Compositions and methods for treating conditions of compromised skin barrier function

ABSTRACT

This invention relates to compositions and methods useful in treating dermatological disorders. In particular, the methods include applying a composition that includes a reactive reinforcing component; and a cross-linking component; in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film is formed on skin, thereby treating the dermatological disorder.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional PatentApplication No. 61/537,307, filed Sep. 21, 2011; U.S. Provisional PatentApplication No. 61/607,905, filed Mar. 7, 2012; and U.S. ProvisionalPatent Application No. 61/607,908, filed Mar. 7, 2012. The entirecontents of the foregoing applications are hereby incorporated byreference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Many dermatological disorders are chronic disorders that may only bemanaged by long-term administration, and even lifetime administration,of various medications. However, many of these medications have seriousside effects. For example, psoriasis and eczema may be treated withdrugs such as topical corticosteroids, immunomodulators, such astacrolimus and pimecrolimus, immune suppressants, such as cyclosporineazathioprine and methotrexate, and biological agents, such asantibodies. The side effects of the foregoing medications include severeskin irritation, sensitivity to the sun, suppression of the immunesystem, anemia and kidney problems. These side effects limit the utilityof existing therapies due to the risks presented, and exclude patientpopulations who suffer from preexisting immunocomprised conditions orthose whose medication regimen preclude use of other drugs from theclasses listed above. Occlusive therapy has been used in psoriasis, butthe effects of occlusion on psoriasis are not completely understood (seee.g., Hwang et al., Internat. J. Dermatol. (2001) 40, 223-231).

Laser- or light-based dermatological procedures such as removal ofpigmented lesions, facial rejuvenation, and skin tightening areincreasing in frequency. Possible complications resulting from theseprocedures include erythema, infection, and scarring. Petrolatumapplication to the treatment site is a standard post-treatmentmanagement practice, as petrolatum is known to facilitate healing of thetreatment site. However, topical use of moisturizers often requiresmultiple applications per day to be effective and to prevent it fromwearing off by contact, sweat and other normal activities. Therefore, itis desirable to find alternative methods of treating that arenon-invasive and provide treatment without undesirable and dangerousside effects.

Therefore, it is desirable to find alternative methods of treatingdermatological disorders, managing post-laser or light or chemical peeltreatments in subjects in need thereof, or otherwise improvingconditions of compromised skin barrier in subjects in need thereof thatare non-invasive and provide treatment without undesirable and dangerousside effects.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is based, at least in part, on the discovery thatdurable, natural looking, non-invasive compositions that are used incosmetic applications for masking skin and body imperfections are usefulin treating conditions of compromised skin barrier function such asdermatological disorders and post-laser or light-treatment recoverymanagement or chemical peel treatment management. The invention providesa durable, convenient, long-lasting coating with skin occlusivebenefits. The formulation, composition or film of the invention providesa transparent or a tinted coating for the treatment site. Theformulations, compositions or films of the invention are morecomfortable because each form an aesthetically pleasing, durable, skinconforming flexible layer over the skin, thereby increasing subjectcompliance as compared to current coatings or dressings or patches.Moreover, the chemical and physical properties of the formulation,composition or film of the invention are tunable to form a coating thatis best suited for the location on the subject and the type ofdermatological disorder to be treated or the location on the subject ofthe laser or light or chemical treatment and the type of laser or lightor chemical peel treatment used.

Accordingly, in one aspect the invention provides a method for treatinga dermatological disorder in a subject in need thereof, comprising:applying to the subject's skin a composition comprising a) a reactivereinforcing component; and b) a cross-linking component; in which thecross-linking component facilitates in situ cross-linking of thereactive reinforcing component, such that a film is formed on skin,thereby treating the dermatological disorder.

In one embodiment, the invention provides a method for treating symptomsof conditions of compromised skin barrier function with the formulationsand films disclosed herein. In one aspect of this embodiment, theinvention provides formulations, film and methods for treating itchyskin; for treating raw skin; for treating dry skin; for treating flakingor peeling skin; for treating blisters on skin; for treating redness orswelling or inflammation of the skin; or for treating oozing, scabbingand scaling skin.

In one embodiment, the invention provides a method for occluding skin ona subject in need thereof, comprising: applying to the subject acomposition comprising

-   -   a) a reactive reinforcing component; and    -   b) a cross-linking component;

wherein said cross-linking component facilitates in situ cross-linkingof the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film is formed onskin, thereby occluding the skin.

In a specific embodiment, occlusion of skin is used to treat conditionsof compromised skin barrier such as dermatological disorders and skinafter light or laser or chemical peel treatment.

In one aspect the invention provides a method for hydrating skin in asubject in need thereof, comprising: applying to the subject's skin acomposition comprising a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) across-linking component; wherein said cross-linking componentfacilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component,such that a film is formed on skin, thereby hydrating the skin.

In at least one embodiment, the subject has one or more dermatologicaldisorders. In at least one embodiment, the subject has onedermatological disorder. In at least one embodiment, the subject hasmore than one dermatological disorder. In at least one embodiment, thesubject has a condition that results in or is associated with adermatological disorder.

In at least one embodiment, the dermatological disorder is lichensimplex chronicus, cutaneous lupus, psoriasis, eczema, chronic dry skin,xeroderma, rosacea, ichthyosis, or an ulcer, or any combination thereof.In a specific embodiment, the dermatological disorder is xeroderma,eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and ichthyosis or any combination thereof. Ina specific embodiment, the eczema is atopic dermatitis. In a particularembodiment, the dermatological disorder is xeroderma, atopic dermatitis,psoriasis, rosacea and ichthyosis or any combination thereof. In aparticular embodiment, the dermatological disorder is an ulcer.

In one embodiment, the invention provides non-invasive formulations thatform a film upon application to the subject, thereby amelioratingdermatological disorders. The invention also provides methods of usingsuch formulations. In another embodiment, the invention providescleansers to remove the film.

In some aspects, the invention provides a composition for treating adermatological disorder in a subject in need thereof, in which thecomposition comprises a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) across-linking component; wherein the cross-linking component facilitatesin situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that afilm is formed on skin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least inpart, to formulations for application to skin to treat a dermatologicaldisorder that comprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) across-linking component; in which the cross-linking componentfacilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component,such that a film is formed on skin and the film has an appearance ofnatural skin.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to two partformulation for application to skin to treat a dermatological disorderthat comprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) across-linking component; in which the reactive reinforcing component andthe cross-linking component are prevented from coming into contact priorto use; and in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film isformed on skin.

In one embodiment, the invention provides, at least in part, toformulations for application to skin to treat a dermatological disorderthat comprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) across-linking component; in which the reactive reinforcing component hasa viscosity of between about 5,000 and about 1,000,000 cSt or cP at 25°C.; and in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film isformed on skin.

In one embodiment, the invention provides, at least in part, toformulations for application to skin to treat a dermatological disorderthat comprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) across-linking component; in which the reactive reinforcing component hasa viscosity of between about 5,000 and about 2,000,000 cSt or cP at 25°C.; and in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film isformed on skin.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, toformulations for application to skin to treat a dermatological disorderthat comprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) across-linking component in which the reactive reinforcing component hasa vinyl to functional hydride ratio of between about 1:10 and about1:100; and in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film isformed on skin.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, toformulations for application to skin to treat a dermatological disorderthat comprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) across-linking component in which the reactive reinforcing component hasa vinyl to functional hydride ratio of between about 1:4 and about1:100; and in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film isformed on skin.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to films totreat a dermatological disorder prepared by a process comprising thesteps of: a) applying a reactive reinforcing component to skin; and b)applying a cross-linking component to the reactive reinforcingcomponent, in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film isformed on skin.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to methodsfor delivering an agent to a subject to treat a dermatological disorder,comprising applying to the subject a formulation comprising a) areactive reinforcing component optionally comprising one or more agents;and b) a cross-linking component optionally comprising one or moreagents; in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component such that a film isformed on skin, thereby delivering the agent to the subject.

In some aspects, the invention provides a kit for use in treating asubject with a dermatological disorder comprising a) a reactivereinforcing component; b) a cross-linking component; and c) instructionsfor use.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, totherapeutic formulations for application to treat a dermatologicaldisorder in a subject in need thereof, comprising at least onepreselected function modulating component, in which the compositionforms a therapeutic film upon application to the subject.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, totherapeutic formulations for application to a subject to treat adermatological disorder that target a treatment area on the subject,comprising at least one preselected treatment specific component,wherein the composition forms a therapeutic film upon application to thetarget treatment area on the subject.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to a filmremoving cleanser for use in removing a therapeutic film to treat adermatological disorder, wherein the film is prepared by a processcomprising the steps of applying a reactive reinforcing component toskin; and applying a cross-linking component to said reactivereinforcing component, and wherein said cross-linking componentfacilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component.

In another embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to afilm removing cleanser comprising a film wetting component, apenetration component, a film swelling component and a film releasecomponent.

In some embodiments, the invention pertains to a formulation forrepairing a therapeutic film applied to skin to treat a dermatologicaldisorder, wherein said formulation comprises a) a reactive reinforcingcomponent and b) a cross-linking component, wherein the cross-linkingcomponent facilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcingcomponent such that a film is formed on skin.

In some embodiments, the invention pertains, at least in part, to amethod for repairing a therapeutic film applied to skin to treat adermatological disorder comprising the steps of a) identifying an areaof the film in need of repair; b) optionally smoothing the edges of thefilm; and c) applying a formulation for repairing the film, wherein theformulation comprises a reactive reinforcing component and across-linking component, wherein the cross-linking component facilitatesin situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component such that afilm is formed on skin, thereby repairing the therapeutic film.

In some embodiments, the invention pertains, at least in part, to a kitfor repairing a therapeutic film to treat a dermatological disorder, thekit comprising a formulation comprising a) a reactive reinforcingcomponent and b) a cross-linking component, wherein the cross-linkingcomponent facilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcingcomponent such that a film is formed on skin.

In one aspect the invention provides methods for treating a subjectpost-laser treatment, comprising applying to the subject a formulationcomprising a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) a cross-linkingcomponent; in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film isformed on skin, thereby treating a subject post-laser treatment.

In one embodiment, the invention provides non-invasive formulations thatform a film upon application to a subject post laser treatment, therebyfacilitating healing of the subject post-laser treatment. The inventionalso provides methods of using such formulations. In another embodiment,the invention provides cleansers to remove the film.

In some aspects, the invention provides a composition for treating asubject post-laser treatment, wherein the composition comprises a) areactive reinforcing component; and b) a cross-linking component; inwhich the cross-linking component facilitates in situ cross-linking ofthe reactive reinforcing component upon application to skin, such that afilm is formed on skin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least inpart, to formulations for application to a subject post-laser treatmentthat comprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) across-linking component; in which the cross-linking componentfacilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component,such that a film is formed on skin and the film has an appearance ofnatural skin.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to two partformulation for application to a subject post-laser treatment thatcomprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) a cross-linkingcomponent; in which the reactive reinforcing component and thecross-linking component are prevented from coming into contact prior touse; and in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film isformed on skin.

In one embodiment, the invention provides, at least in part, toformulations for application to a subject post-laser treatment thatcomprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) a cross-linkingcomponent; in which the reactive reinforcing component has a viscosityof between about 5,000 and about 1,000,000 cSt or cP at 25° C.; and inwhich the cross-linking component facilitates in situ cross-linking ofthe reactive reinforcing component, such that a film is formed on skin.

In one embodiment, the invention provides, at least in part, toformulations for application to a subject post-laser treatment thatcomprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) a cross-linkingcomponent; in which the reactive reinforcing component has a viscosityof between about 5,000 and about 2,000,000 cSt or cP at 25° C.; and inwhich the cross-linking component facilitates in situ cross-linking ofthe reactive reinforcing component, such that a film is formed on skin.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, toformulations for application to a subject post-laser treatment on asubject's skin that comprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b)a cross-linking component in which the reactive reinforcing componenthas a vinyl to functional hydride ratio of between about 1:10 and about1:100; and in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film isformed skin.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, toformulations for application to a subject post-laser treatment on asubject's skin that comprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b)a cross-linking component in which the reactive reinforcing componenthas a vinyl to functional hydride ratio of between about 1:4 and about1:100; and in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film isformed skin.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to filmsfor treating a subject post-laser treatment prepared by a processcomprising the steps of: a) applying a reactive reinforcing component tothe subject; and b) applying a cross-linking component to the reactivereinforcing component, in which the cross-linking component facilitatesin situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that afilm is formed on skin.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to methodsfor delivering an agent to a subject post-laser treatment, comprisingapplying to the subject a formulation comprising a) a reactivereinforcing component optionally comprising one or more agents; and b) across-linking component optionally comprising one or more agents; inwhich the cross-linking component facilitates in situ cross-linking ofthe reactive reinforcing component such that a film is formed on skin,thereby delivering the agent to the subject.

In some aspects, the invention provides a kit for use in treating apost-laser treatment on a subject in need thereof with a comprising a) areactive reinforcing component; b) a cross-linking component; and c)instructions for use.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, totherapeutic formulations for application to a subject post-lasertreatment, comprising at least one preselected function modulatingcomponent, in which the composition forms a therapeutic film uponapplication to the subject.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, totherapeutic formulations for application to a subject post-lasertreatment on the subject that target a treatment area on a subject,wherein the targeted area area comprises an area that has been at leastpartially laser-treated, comprising at least one preselected treatmentspecific component, wherein the composition forms a therapeutic filmupon application to the target treatment area on the subject.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to a filmremoving cleanser for use in removing a therapeutic film used forpost-laser treatment recovery management, wherein the film is preparedby a process comprising the steps of applying a reactive reinforcingcomponent to skin; and applying a cross-linking component to saidreactive reinforcing component, and wherein said cross-linking componentfacilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component.

In another embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to afilm removing cleanser comprising a film wetting component, apenetration component, a film swelling component and a film releasecomponent.

In some embodiments, the invention pertains to a formulation forrepairing a therapeutic film applied to a subject post-laser treatment,wherein said formulation comprises a) a reactive reinforcing componentand b) a cross-linking component, wherein the cross-linking componentfacilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing componentsuch that a film is formed on skin.

In some embodiments, the invention pertains, at least in part, to amethod for repairing a therapeutic film applied to a subject post-lasertreatment comprising the steps of a) identifying an area of the film inneed of repair; b) optionally smoothing the edges of the film; and c)applying a formulation for repairing the film, wherein the formulationcomprises a reactive reinforcing component and a cross-linkingcomponent, wherein the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component such that a film isformed on skin, thereby repairing the therapeutic film.

In some embodiments, the invention pertains, at least in part, to a kitfor repairing a therapeutic film used for post-laser treatmentmanagement, the kit comprising a formulation comprising a) a reactivereinforcing component and b) a cross-linking component, wherein thecross-linking component facilitates in situ cross-linking of thereactive reinforcing component such that a film is formed on skin.

In one aspect the invention provides methods for treating a subjectpost-light treatment, comprising applying to the subject a formulationcomprising a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) a cross-linkingcomponent; in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film isformed on skin, thereby treating a subject post-light treatment.

In one embodiment, the invention provides non-invasive formulations thatform a film upon application to a subject post light treatment, therebyfacilitating healing of the subject post-light treatment. The inventionalso provides methods of using such formulations. In another embodiment,the invention provides cleansers to remove the film.

In some aspects, the invention provides a composition for treating asubject post-light treatment, wherein the composition comprises a) areactive reinforcing component; and b) a cross-linking component; inwhich the cross-linking component facilitates in situ cross-linking ofthe reactive reinforcing component upon application to skin, such that afilm is formed on skin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least inpart, to formulations for application to a subject post-light treatmentthat comprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) across-linking component; in which the cross-linking componentfacilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component,such that a film is formed on skin and the film has an appearance ofnatural skin.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to two partformulation for application to a subject post-light treatment thatcomprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) a cross-linkingcomponent; in which the reactive reinforcing component and thecross-linking component are prevented from coming into contact prior touse; and in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film isformed on skin.

In one embodiment, the invention provides, at least in part, toformulations for application to a subject post-light treatment thatcomprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) a cross-linkingcomponent; in which the reactive reinforcing component has a viscosityof between about 5,000 and about 1,000,000 cSt or cP at 25° C.; and inwhich the cross-linking component facilitates in situ cross-linking ofthe reactive reinforcing component, such that a film is formed on skin.

In one embodiment, the invention provides, at least in part, toformulations for application to a subject post-light treatment thatcomprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) a cross-linkingcomponent; in which the reactive reinforcing component has a viscosityof between about 5,000 and about 2,000,000 cSt or cP at 25° C.; and inwhich the cross-linking component facilitates in situ cross-linking ofthe reactive reinforcing component, such that a film is formed on skin.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, toformulations for application to a subject post-light treatment on asubject's skin that comprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b)a cross-linking component in which the reactive reinforcing componenthas a vinyl to functional hydride ratio of between about 1:10 and about1:100; and in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film isformed skin.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, toformulations for application to a subject post-light treatment on asubject's skin that comprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b)a cross-linking component in which the reactive reinforcing componenthas a vinyl to functional hydride ratio of between about 1:4 and about1:100; and in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film isformed skin.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to filmsfor treating a subject post-light treatment prepared by a processcomprising the steps of: a) applying a reactive reinforcing component tothe subject; and b) applying a cross-linking component to the reactivereinforcing component, in which the cross-linking component facilitatesin situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that afilm is formed on skin.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to methodsfor delivering an agent to a subject post-light treatment, comprisingapplying to the subject a formulation comprising a) a reactivereinforcing component optionally comprising one or more agents; and b) across-linking component optionally comprising one or more agents; inwhich the cross-linking component facilitates in situ cross-linking ofthe reactive reinforcing component such that a film is formed on skin,thereby delivering the agent to the subject.

In some aspects, the invention provides a kit for use in treating apost-light treatment on a subject in need thereof with a comprising a) areactive reinforcing component; b) a cross-linking component; and c)instructions for use.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, totherapeutic formulations for application to a subject post-lighttreatment, comprising at least one preselected function modulatingcomponent, in which the composition forms a therapeutic film uponapplication to the subject.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, totherapeutic formulations for application to a subject post-lighttreatment on the subject that target a treatment area on a subject,wherein the targeted area area comprises an area that has been at leastpartially light-treated, comprising at least one preselected treatmentspecific component, wherein the composition forms a therapeutic filmupon application to the target treatment area on the subject.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to a filmremoving cleanser for use in removing a therapeutic film used forpost-light treatment recovery management, wherein the film is preparedby a process comprising the steps of applying a reactive reinforcingcomponent to skin; and applying a cross-linking component to saidreactive reinforcing component, and wherein said cross-linking componentfacilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component.

In another embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to afilm removing cleanser comprising a film wetting component, apenetration component, a film swelling component and a film releasecomponent.

In some embodiments, the invention pertains to a formulation forrepairing a therapeutic film applied to a subject post-light treatment,wherein said formulation comprises a) a reactive reinforcing componentand b) a cross-linking component, wherein the cross-linking componentfacilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing componentsuch that a film is formed on skin.

In some embodiments, the invention pertains, at least in part, to amethod for repairing a therapeutic film applied to a subject post-lighttreatment comprising the steps of a) identifying an area of the film inneed of repair; b) optionally smoothing the edges of the film; and c)applying a formulation for repairing the film, wherein the formulationcomprises a reactive reinforcing component and a cross-linkingcomponent, wherein the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component such that a film isformed on skin, thereby repairing the therapeutic film.

In some embodiments, the invention pertains, at least in part, to a kitfor repairing a therapeutic film used for post-light treatmentmanagement, the kit comprising a formulation comprising a) a reactivereinforcing component and b) a cross-linking component, wherein thecross-linking component facilitates in situ cross-linking of thereactive reinforcing component such that a film is formed on skin.

In one aspect the invention provides methods for treating a subjectafter a chemical peel treatment, comprising applying to the subject aformulation comprising a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) across-linking component; in which the cross-linking componentfacilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component,such that a film is formed on skin, thereby treating a subject after achemical peel treatment.

In one embodiment, the invention provides non-invasive formulations thatform a film upon application to a subject post laser treatment, therebyfacilitating healing of the subject after a chemical peel treatment. Theinvention also provides methods of using such formulations. In anotherembodiment, the invention provides cleansers to remove the film.

In some aspects, the invention provides a composition for treating asubject after a chemical peel treatment, wherein the compositioncomprises a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) a cross-linkingcomponent; in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component upon application toskin, such that a film is formed on skin.

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least inpart, to formulations for application to a subject after a chemical peeltreatment that comprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) across-linking component; in which the cross-linking componentfacilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component,such that a film is formed on skin and the film has an appearance ofnatural skin.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to two partformulation for application to a subject after a chemical peel treatmentthat comprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) across-linking component; in which the reactive reinforcing component andthe cross-linking component are prevented from coming into contact priorto use; and in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film isformed on skin.

In one embodiment, the invention provides, at least in part, toformulations for application to a subject after a chemical peeltreatment that comprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) across-linking component; in which the reactive reinforcing component hasa viscosity of between about 5,000 and about 1,000,000 cSt or cP at 25°C.; and in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film isformed on skin.

In one embodiment, the invention provides, at least in part, toformulations for application to a subject after a chemical peeltreatment that comprise a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) across-linking component; in which the reactive reinforcing component hasa viscosity of between about 5,000 and about 2,000,000 cSt or cP at 25°C.; and in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film isformed on skin.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, toformulations for application to a subject after a chemical peeltreatment on a subject's skin that comprise a) a reactive reinforcingcomponent; and b) a cross-linking component in which the reactivereinforcing component has a vinyl to functional hydride ratio of betweenabout 1:10 and about 1:100; and in which the cross-linking componentfacilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component,such that a film is formed skin.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, toformulations for application to a subject after a chemical peeltreatment on a subject's skin that comprise a) a reactive reinforcingcomponent; and b) a cross-linking component in which the reactivereinforcing component has a vinyl to functional hydride ratio of betweenabout 1:4 and about 1:100; and in which the cross-linking componentfacilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component,such that a film is formed skin.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to filmsfor treating a subject after a chemical peel treatment prepared by aprocess comprising the steps of: a) applying a reactive reinforcingcomponent to the subject; and b) applying a cross-linking component tothe reactive reinforcing component, in which the cross-linking componentfacilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component,such that a film is formed on skin.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to methodsfor delivering an agent to a subject after a chemical peel treatment,comprising applying to the subject a formulation comprising a) areactive reinforcing component optionally comprising one or more agents;and b) a cross-linking component optionally comprising one or moreagents; in which the cross-linking component facilitates in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component such that a film isformed on skin, thereby delivering the agent to the subject.

In some aspects, the invention provides a kit for use in treating aafter a chemical peel treatment on a subject in need thereof with acomprising a) a reactive reinforcing component; b) a cross-linkingcomponent; and c) instructions for use.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, totherapeutic formulations for application to a subject after a chemicalpeel treatment, comprising at least one preselected function modulatingcomponent, in which the composition forms a therapeutic film uponapplication to the subject.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, totherapeutic formulations for application to a subject after a chemicalpeel treatment on the subject that target a treatment area on a subject,wherein the targeted area area comprises an area that has been at leastpartially laser-treated, comprising at least one preselected treatmentspecific component, wherein the composition forms a therapeutic filmupon application to the target treatment area on the subject.

In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to a filmremoving cleanser for use in removing a therapeutic film used after achemical peel treatment, wherein the film is prepared by a processcomprising the steps of applying a reactive reinforcing component toskin; and applying a cross-linking component to said reactivereinforcing component, and wherein said cross-linking componentfacilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component.

In another embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to afilm removing cleanser comprising a film wetting component, apenetration component, a film swelling component and a film releasecomponent.

In some embodiments, the invention pertains to a formulation forrepairing a therapeutic film applied to a subject after a chemical peeltreatment, wherein said formulation comprises a) a reactive reinforcingcomponent and b) a cross-linking component, wherein the cross-linkingcomponent facilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcingcomponent such that a film is formed on skin.

In some embodiments, the invention pertains, at least in part, to amethod for repairing a therapeutic film applied to a subject after achemical peel treatment comprising the steps of a) identifying an areaof the film in need of repair; b) optionally smoothing the edges of thefilm; and c) applying a formulation for repairing the film, wherein theformulation comprises a reactive reinforcing component and across-linking component, wherein the cross-linking component facilitatesin situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component such that afilm is formed on skin, thereby repairing the therapeutic film.

In some embodiments, the invention pertains, at least in part, to a kitfor repairing a therapeutic film used after a chemical peel treatment,the kit comprising a formulation comprising a) a reactive reinforcingcomponent and b) a cross-linking component, wherein the cross-linkingcomponent facilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcingcomponent such that a film is formed on skin.

In some embodiments, the film is used in combination with one or moreadditional therapeutic agents. In some embodiments, the additionaltherapeutic agent is a moisturizer, mineral oil, petroleum jelly, coaltar, anthralin, corticosteroids, fluocinonide, vitamin D₃ analogues,retinoids, phototherapy, methotrexate, cyclosporine, a monoclonalantibody, pimecrolimus, tacrolimus, azathioprine, fluoruracil, salicylicacid, benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics or alpha-hydroxy acids.

In some embodiments, the film has the appearance of natural skin.

In some embodiments, the reactive reinforcing component has a viscosityof between about 50,000 and 500,000 cSt or cP at 25° C.

In some embodiments, the reactive reinforcing component has a viscosityof between about 5,000 and 2,000,000 cSt or cP at 25° C.

In some embodiments, the reactive reinforcing component may have aviscosity between 0.1 and 1 cSt and cP.

In some embodiments, the reactive reinforcing component has a vinyl tofunctional hydride ratio of between about 1:10 and about 1:100.

In some embodiments, the reactive reinforcing component has a vinyl tofunctional hydride ratio of between about 1:4 and about 1:100.

In some embodiments, the reactive reinforcing component comprises areactive constituent and a reinforcing constituent.

In some embodiments, the reactive constituent comprises at least oneorganopolysiloxane and at least one hydride functionalized polysiloxane.In some embodiments, the reactive constituent comprises at least onehigh viscosity organopolysiloxane, at least one low viscosityorganopolysiloxane and at least one hydride functionalized polysiloxane.In some embodiments, the reactive constituent comprises at least onehigh viscosity organopolysiloxane or at least one low viscosityorganopolysiloxane or a combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the organopolysiloxane is a high viscosityorganopolysiloxane or a low viscosity organopolysiloxane or acombination thereof.

In some embodiments, high viscosity organopolysiloxane and thelow-viscosity organopolysiloxane are selected from the group consistingof vinyl terminated polydimethylsiloxane; vinyl terminateddiphenylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymers; vinyl terminatedpolyphenylmethylsiloxane, vinylphenylmethyl terminatedvinylphenylsiloxane-phenylmethylsiloxane copolymer; vinyl terminatedtrifluoropropylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymer; vinylterminated diethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymer;vinylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymer, trimethylsiloxyterminated; vinylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymers, silanolterminated; vinylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymers, vinylterminated; vinyl gums; vinylmethylsiloxane homopolymers; vinylT-structure polymers; monovinyl terminated polydimethylsiloxanes;vinylmethylsiloxane terpolymers; vinylmethoxysilane homopolymers andcombinations thereof.

In some embodiments, the hydride functionalized polysiloxane is selectedfrom the group consisting of hydride terminated polydimethylsiloxane;polyphenyl-(dimethylhydrosiloxy)siloxane, hydride terminated;methylhydrosiloxane-phenylmethylsiloxane copolymer, hydride terminated;methylhydrosiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymers, trimethylsiloxyterminated; polymethylhydrosiloxanes, trimethylsiloxy terminated;polyethylhydrosiloxane, triethylsiloxane,methylhydrosiloxane-phenyloctylmethylsiloxane copolymer;methylhydrosiloxane-phenyloctylmethylsiloxane terpolymer andcombinations thereof.

In some embodiments, the reinforcing constituent is selected from thegroup consisting of optionally surface treated mica, zinc oxide,titanium dioxide, aluminum oxide, clay or silica.

In some embodiments, the reactive reinforcing component furthercomprises one or more of feel modifiers, spreadability enhancers,adhesion modifiers, diluents, tack modifiers, optics modifiers,particles, volatile siloxanes, emulsifiers, emollients, surfactants,thickeners, solvents, film formers, humectants, preservatives andpigments.

In some embodiments, the crosslinking component comprises a metalcatalyst.

In some embodiments, the catalyst is a platinum catalyst.

In some embodiments, the catalyst is selected from the group consistingof platinum carbonyl cyclovinylmethylsiloxane complexes, platinumdivinyltetramethyldisoloxane complexes, platinumcyclovinylmethylsiloxane complexes, platinum octanaldehyde/octanolcomplexes and combinations thereof.

In some embodiments, the cross-linking component further comprises oneor more of feel modifiers, spreadability enhancers, adhesion modifiers,diluents, tack modifiers, optics modifiers, particles, volatilesiloxanes, emulsifiers, emollients, surfactants, thickeners, solvents,film formers, humectants, preservatives catalyst stabilizers andpigments. In some embodiments, the addition of a catalyst stabilizerincluded at the molar ratio of catalyst to stabilizer of 0.1 to 10. Thecatalyst stabilizer may be a vinyl-substituted cyclic or linear siloxanesuch as tetravinyl tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane,divinyltetramethyldisiloxane, trivinylpentamethyltrisiloxane, ordivinyltetraethoxydislioxane. The stabilizers include other vinylfunctionalized siloxanes with high vinyl density or alkylamines.

The crosslinking component may also take the form of a spray-onformulation. As a spray-on formulation, the crosslinking component mayhave a viscosity between 0.1 to 10 cPs or cSt at 25 C.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a scatter plot of the electrical conductance measurements forskin treated with LP A+B; Vaseline (Petrolatum; control) and foruntreated skin (blank).

FIG. 2 is a graph of the moisture loss as measured by the DermaLabTransepidermal water loss (TEWL) evaporimeter method for skin treatedwith LP A+B; Vaseline (Petrolatum; control) and for untreated skin(blank).

FIGS. 3a-3e are a series of photographs demonstrating the effect of theformulation on post-laser treated skin.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Skin barrier function is critical to skin hydration, disease prevention,and appearance. Compromised skin barrier function has been characterizedby increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL), decreased skin hydration,and loss of elasticity. Disclosed herein is a description of a safe,flowable, polymer emulsion system that can be activated to form aninvisible, breathable, elastic, cosmetically elegant occlusive film thatcan be comfortably worn to provide remarkable skin hydration andaesthetic benefits. An additional benefit is that the film durabilitydoes not require repeated applications to sustain such benefits.

In addition to providing increased compliance with a once-dailyapplication of aesthetically elegant formulations, patients benefit fromthe immediate cosmetic results, whether during the treatment of adermatological disorder or following skin ablative and non-ablativeprocedures that would otherwise require additional downtime. Thecompositions, formulations, and methods described herein provide a moreattractive alternative to current treatment options for dermatologicaldisorders or for management of post-laser or light or chemical peeltreatment recovery. First, the film formed is two times more hydratingthan petrolatum (see Example 2, below). Second, the film formed is moreaesthetically pleasing in that it is invisible and takes on theappearance of natural skin. Additionally the skin surface alteringproperties provide immediate improvements to the appearance of wrinkles,fine lines, skin roughness, redness and periorbital puffiness. Thirdly,the film formed is durable and can be worn over a period of 24 hourswithout the need to reapply.

In some aspects, the invention provides a composition for treating adermatological disorder in a subject's skin, in which the compositioncomprises a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) a cross-linkingcomponent; wherein the cross-linking component catalyzes an in situcross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film isform on the skin.

In some aspects, the invention provides a composition for treating adermatological disorder in a subject in need thereof, in which thecomposition comprises a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) across-linking component; wherein the cross-linking component facilitatesin situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that afilm is formed on skin.

In some aspects, the invention provides a method for treating adermatological disorder comprising applying to the subject's skin aformulation comprising a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) across-linking component; wherein said cross-linking component catalyzesan in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, suchthat a film is formed on the subject's skin, thereby treating thedermatological disorder.

In some aspects, the invention provides a method for treating one ormore dermatological disorder in a subject in need thereof, comprising:applying to the subject a composition comprising a) a reactivereinforcing component; and b) a cross-linking component; in which thecross-linking component facilitates in situ cross-linking of thereactive reinforcing component, such that a film is formed on skin,thereby treating the dermatological disorder.

In some aspects, the invention provides a composition for treating asubject post laser or light or chemical peel treatment, in which thecomposition comprises a) a reactive reinforcing component; and b) across-linking component; wherein the cross-linking component facilitatesin situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that afilm is formed on skin.

In some aspects, the invention provides a method for treating a subjectpost-laser or light or chemical peel treatment comprising applying tothe subject a formulation comprising a) a reactive reinforcingcomponent; and b) a cross-linking component; wherein said cross-linkingcomponent facilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcingcomponent, such that a film is formed on skin, thereby treating thesubject post-laser or light or chemical peel treatment.

In one embodiment of the invention, the compositions, formulations orfilms of the invention treat a subject post-laser or light or chemicalpeel treatment, in addition to masking, concealing, or covering thelaser or light treatment area.

The term “subject” includes subjects in which the compositions disclosedherein would be appropriate for use. In one embodiment, the subject is amammal, for example, a human. In some embodiments, the subject issuffering from a dermatological disorder or has undergone at least onelaser or light-treatment or chemical peel procedure.

The language “dermatological disorder” includes disorders that cause atleast one symptom on the skin of a subject requiring medical treatment.In one embodiment, dermatological disorders are caused by autoimmunedisorders. In another embodiment, a dermatological disorder is caused byenvironmental factors, such as allergens or chemicals. Examples ofsymptoms of dermatological disorders requiring treatment is dermatitis,itchy skin, dry skin, crusting, blistering, or cracking skin, skinedema, or skin lesion formation. Dermatological disorders include, butare not limited to, lichen simplex chronicus, cutaneous lupus (e.g.,acute cutaneous lupus, subacute cutaneous lupus, chronic cutaneouslupus, chilblain lupus erythematosus, discoid lupus erythematosus, lupuserythematosus-lichen planus overlap syndrome, lupus erythematosuspanniculitis, tumid lupus erythematosus and verrucous lupuserythematosus), psoriasis (e.g., psoriasis vulgaris, psoriaticerythroderma, pustular psoriasis, drug-induced psoriasis, inversepsoriasis, seborrheic-like psoriasis and guttate psoriasis), eczema(e.g., atopic eczema, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, xeroticeczema, seborrhoeic dermatitis, dyshidrosis, discoid eczema, venouseczema, dermatitis herpetiformis, neurodermatitis andautoeczematization), or chronic dry skin. In at least one embodiment,the dermatological disorder is lichen simplex chronicus, cutaneouslupus, psoriasis, eczema, or chronic dry skin. In a specific embodiment,the dermatological disorder is psoriasis. In addition, dermatologicaldisorders also include ichthyosis, rosacea and xeroderma. In a specificembodiment, the dermatological disorder is xeroderma, eczema, psoriasis,rosacea and ichthyosis. In a particular embodiment, the dermatologicaldisorder is xeroderma, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and ichthyosis. Ina particular embodiment, the dermatological disorder is an ulcer.

In at least one embodiment, a subject is suffering from a singledermatological disorder disclosed herein. In an alternative embodiment,the subject is suffering from one or more dermatological disorderslisted herein.

Eczema is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin, causing itching,blisters, redness, swelling, and sometimes oozing, scabbing and scaling.As used herein “eczema” and “dermatitis” are used interchangeably.Specifically, the particular eczema disorder is selected from the groupconsisting of atopic eczema, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis,xerotic eczema, seborrhoeic dermatitis, dyshidrosis, discoid eczema,venous eczema, dermatitis herpetiformis, neurodermatitis andautoeczematization.

Atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema is an inflammatory, chronicallyrelapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder. The skin of asubject with atopic dermatitis reacts abnormally and easily toirritants, food, and environmental allergens and becomes red, flaky andvery itchy. It also becomes vulnerable to surface infections caused bybacteria. Atopic dermatitis often occurs together with other atopicdiseases like hay fever, asthma and allergic conjunctivitis. It is afamilial and chronic disease and its symptoms can increase or disappearover time.

Contact dermatitis is skin inflammation caused by direct contact with aparticular substance, such as an allergen (for example, poison ivy ornickel), or an irritant (for example, a detergent, such as sodium laurylsulfate). A substance may act both as allergen and irritant. Othersubstances cause a problem after sunlight exposure, bringing onphototoxic dermatitis. Generally, the site of inflammation is itchy, andis confined to a specific area of the body, with the area having definedboundaries.

Xerotic eczema (also known as asteatotic eczema, eczema craquele orcraquelatum, winter itch, or pruritus hiemalis) is very dry skin,usually with fine fissures and cracks traversing through the eczematousplaques.

Seborrheic dermatitis (or seborrheic eczema) is a chronic inflammationof unknown cause that causes scales on the skin (often the scalp orface), and include, for example, dandruff and cradle cap.

Dyshidrosis (also known as dyshidrotic eczema, pompholyx, vesicularpalmoplantar dermatitis, or housewife's eczema) is a chronic dermatitischaracterized by itchy blisters on the palms of the hand, sides of thefingers or toes, and/or soles of the feet.

Discoid eczema (also known as nummular eczema, exudative eczema,microbial eczema) is characterized by round spots with tiny blisters,scabs and scales.

Venous eczema (also known as gravitational eczema, stasis dermatitis,varicose eczema) occurs in people with impaired circulation, such asvaricose veins and edema, and is characterized by redness, scaling,darkening of the skin and itching.

Dermatitis herpetiformis (also known as Duhring's Disease) ischaracterized by intensely itchy and typically symmetrical rash on arms,thighs, knees, and back and is related to celiac disease.

Neurodermatitis (also known as lichen simplex chronicus, localizedscratch dermatitis) is an itchy area of thickened, pigmented eczemapatch that results from habitual rubbing and scratching.

Autoeczematization is an eczematous reaction to an infection withparasites, fungi, bacteria or viruses.

Retinoid-induced dermatitis occurs in subjects treated with retinoids.

Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune disease that appears on the skin.Specific types of psoriasis include psoriasis vulgaris, psoriaticerythroderma, pustular psoriasis, inverse psoriasis, and guttatepsoriasis. The causes of psoriasis are not known, though certainpsoriasis triggers have been established, including certain medications.Such medications may trigger one or more of the specific types ofpsoriasis described below. Drug-induced psoriasis may be induced bybeta-blockers, lithium, antimalarials, terbinafine, calcium channelblockers, Inderal, Quinidine, Indomethacin, captopril, glyburide,granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, interleukins, interferons, andlipid-lowering drugs.

Psoriasis vulgaris (also known as plaque psoriasis) is characterized byone or more raised, inflamed, red lesions covered by a silvery whitescale.

Psoriatic erythroderma is characterized by periodic, widespread, fieryredness of the skin and the shedding of scales in sheets, rather thansmaller flakes. The reddening and shedding of the skin are oftenaccompanied by severe itching and pain, heart rate increase, andfluctuating body temperature.

Pustular psoriasis is characterized by white blisters of noninfectiouspus (consisting of white blood cells) surrounded by red skin. Pustularpsoriasis includes von Zumbusch, Palmoplantar and Acropustulosispsoriasis.

Inverse psoriasis appears as bright-red lesions that are smooth andshiny and is often found in the armpits, groin, under the breasts, andin other skin folds around the genitals and the buttocks.

Guttate psoriasis appears as small, red, individual spots on the skin,usually appear on the trunk and limbs. Spots associated with guttatepsoriasis are not usually as thick as plaque lesions.

In at least one embodiment, a subject suffering from psoriasis may alsosuffer from a dermatitis listed herein. For example, seborrheic-likepsoriasis is a skin condition characterized by psoriasis with anoverlapping seborrheic dermatitis.

Ichthyosis is a family of genetic skin disorders characterized by dry,scaling skin that may be thickened or very thin. Specific types of oficthyosis include Ichthyosis vulgaris; X-linked ichthyosis; Congenitalichthyosiform erythroderma, Nonbullous (nbCIE); Epidermolytichyperkeratosis (bullous ichthyosis, bCIE); Harlequin type ichthyosis;Ichthyosis bullosa of Siemens; Ichthyosis hystrix, Curth-Macklin type;Hystrix-like ichthyosis with deafness; Lamellar ichthyosis, type 1;Lamellar ichthyosis, type 2; Lamellar ichthyosis, type 3; Lamellarichthyosis, type 4; Lamellar ichthyosis, type 5; CHILD Syndrome;Conradi-Hünermann syndrome; Ichthyosis follicularis with alopecia andphotophobia syndrome; Keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome; Nethertonsyndrome; Neutral lipid storage disease with ichthyosis; Adult Refsumdisease; Ichthyosis and male hypogonadism; Sjögren-Larsson syndrome;Photosensitive trichothiodystrophy (IBIDS syndrome).

Ichthyosis vulgaris is characterized by fine, polygonal, flat whitishscales that may be darker on distal extremities.

In addition, ichthyosis includes acquired ichthyosis, which ishistologically similar to ichthyosis vulgaris, but is not believed to beinherited. Instead, acquired ichthyosis can be a manifestation ofsystemic disease, and it has been described in association withmalignancies, drugs, endocrine and metabolic disease, HIV, infection,and autoimmune conditions.

Xeroderma is characterized by abnormally dry skin and may be a chronicor acute condition.

Specific types of rosacea include erythematotelangiectatic rosacea,papulopustular rosacea, phymatous rosacea, and granulomatous rosacea.Rosacea is characterized by the presence of one or more of the followingprimary features: flushing (transient erythema); nontransient erythema;papules and pustules; and/or telangiectasia and may include one or moreof the following secondary features: burning or stinging, plaque; dryappearance; edema; ocular manifestations; peripheral location; andphymatous changes.

Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea (Subtype 1) is mainly characterized byflushing and persistent central facial erythema. The appearance oftelangiectases is common but not essential for a diagnosis of thissubtype. Central facial edema, stinging and burning sensations, androughness or scaling may also be reported. A history of flushing aloneis common among patients presenting with erythematotelangiectaticrosacea.

Papulopustular rosacea (subtype 2) is characterized by persistentcentral facial erythema with transient papules or pustules or both in acentral facial distribution. However, papules and pustules also mayoccur periorificially (that is, they may occur in the perioral,perinasal, or periocular areas). The papulopustular subtype resemblesacne vulgaris, except that comedones are absent. Rosacea and acne mayoccur concomitantly, and such patients may have comedones as well as thepapules and pustules of rosacea. Burning and stinging sensations may bereported by patients with papulopustular rosacea. This subtype has oftenbeen seen after or in combination with subtype 1, including the presenceof telangiectases. The telangiectases may be obscured by persistenterythema, papules, or pustules, and tend to become more visible aftersuccessful treatment of these masking components.

Phymatous rosacea (Subtype 3) includes thickening skin, irregularsurface nodularities, and enlargement. Rhinophyma is the most commonpresentation, but phymatous rosacea may occur in other locations,including the chin, forehead, cheeks, and ears. Patients with thissubtype also may have patulous, expressive follicles in the phymatousarea, and telangiectases may be present. This subtype has frequentlybeen observed after or in combination with subtypes 1 or 2, includingpersistent erythema, telangiectases, papules, and pustules. In the caseof rhinophyma, these additional stigmata may be especially pronounced inthe nasal area.

Granulomatous rosacea is characterized by hard, yellow, brown, or redcutaneous papules or nodules that may be severe and lead to scarring.These lesions tend to be less inflammatory than papules and pustules andsit upon relatively normal-appearing skin. They can vary in size amongpatients but are monomorphic in each individual patient, and typicallyappear on the cheeks and periorificial areas. Granulomatous rosacea mayoccur in locations other than those in which the phymas are observed.The presence of other rosacea signs is not needed for a diagnosis of thegranulomatous rosacea variant.

In at least one embodiment, a dermatological disorder may also include adisease-driven secondary dermatological disorder. A “disease-drivensecondary dermatological disorder” refers to a dermatological conditionthat requires treatment and was caused by or is associated with anon-dermatological disorder. A “non-dermatological disorder” includesdisorders not primarily associated with the skin but which may resultin, be associated with, or have a secondary manifestation of a skincondition. For example, a non-dermatological disorder includes, forexample a disorder of the circulatory system or metabolism of thesubject. For example, an ulcer is an example of a disease-drivensecondary dermatological disorder. As used herein an ulcer is a sore onthe skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration oftissue. Ulcers can result in complete loss of the epidermis and oftenportions of the dermis and even subcutaneous fat. In at least oneembodiment, the subject with the ulcer has a circulatory or a metabolicdisorder that inhibits the wound healing process, such as diabetesmellitus. In at least one embodiment, the ulcer is caused by abacterial, viral or fungal infection; cancer; pressure (e.g. a bedsore);blood disorders; and/or a chronic wound. Examples of ulcers that may betreated with the invention disclosed herein include diabetic foot ulcer;Arterial insufficiency ulcers (also known as “ischemic ulcers”);neuropathic ulcers (also known as “mal perforans”); or vascular ulcers.

In one embodiment of the invention, the compositions, formulations orfilms of the invention treat the dermatological disorder of the subject,in addition to masking, concealing, or covering the dermatologicaldisorder.

As used herein “compromised skin barrier function or “compromised skinbarrier” includes conditions such dermatological disorders and skinfollowing treatment with light or laser treatment or chemical peeltreatment. In at least some embodiments, compromised skin barrierconditions do not include wounds.

In at least one embodiment, a dermatological disorder does not includewounds or skin or body imperfections.

In at least one embodiment, the dermatological disorder is not a skin orbody imperfection. The language “skin or body imperfections” includethose items on a subject's skin that the subject perceives as a blemishor a flaw. Examples of skin imperfections include port wine stain ornevus flammeus (e.g., nevus flammeus nuchae or midline nevus flammeus)melasma, wrinkles, blemishes, acne, moles, scars, tattoos, bruises, skindisfigurements, birth marks, sun damage, age damage, uneven skin tone,sagging skin, skin roughness, hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores,telangiectasia, redness, shine, cellulite, stretch marks or loss of skinelasticity.

In at least one embodiment, the dermatological disorder is not a wound.The language “wounds” includes injuries to the skin wherein the skin istorn, cut or punctured. A wound is a break in the skin. In oneembodiment, the wound is caused by skin contact with a foreign object.The break in the skin may cause external bleeding. Wounds include openwounds, for example, abrasions, lacerations, incisions, punctures,avulsions, or amputations. Wounds also include burn wounds. A burn is atype of injury to flesh caused by heat, electricity, chemicals, light,radiation or friction. In at least some embodiments, the compromisedskin barrier caused by laser or light or chemical peel treatment is notconsidered to be a wound.

The term “laser treatment” includes any procedure performed by exposingthe subject's skin or body to a laser. The laser treatment may beablative or non-ablative.

Representative laser treatments include laser therapies for cosmeticuses or for medical uses, and include, for example, skin rejuvenation;skin resurfacing; stretch marks; scar removal; wrinkle removal orreduction; leg vein or artery removal; tattoo removal; removal ofstretch marks, removal of sunspots; removal of birthmarks;telangiectasia; rosacea; angiomas; hemangiomas; reticular veins; portwine stains; liposuction; hair removal, removal of precancerous lesions,and skin cancer surgery.

The term “light treatment” means intensive pulsed light therapy.

The term “chemical peels” include treatment of the skin with a glycolicacid, trichloracetic acid or a phenol peel where the upper layers of theviable epidermis are removed.

The term “exposed to a laser” or “exposed to a light” means a laserlight or light was shone onto the subject's skin or body.

The term “post-laser treatment” means that the subject has undergone alaser treatment prior to treatment with the compositions, formulations,films and methods described herein.

The term “post-light treatment” means that the subject has undergone alight treatment prior to treatment with the compositions, formulations,films and methods described herein.

The compositions, compositions, formulations or films of the inventionmay be applied to the subject any point in time after undergoing thelaser or light or chemical peel treatment. Any amount of time betweenthe laser or light or chemical peel treatment and the use of the methoddisclosed herein is contemplated. Specifically, the subject mayimmediately use the compositions, formulations, films and methodsdescribed herein immediately following the laser or light or chemicalpeel treatment procedure, or any time thereafter. Specifically, thesubject may wait 30 minutes, 1 hour; 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, or 24 hours to initiate themethods described herein. In at least one embodiment, the compositions,formulations or films of the invention are applied following eschar orscab formation. One of skill in the art would be able to determine whenand for how long the treatment is useful.

The terms “treat,” “treatment” and “treating” includes both disordermodifying treatment and symptomatic treatment. In some embodiments,treatment ameliorates or causes a reduction in the severity and/orduration of at least one symptom of the dermatological disorder. In someembodiments, treatment causes a complete recovery from thedermatological disorder. In some embodiments, treatment ameliorates orcauses a reduction in the severity and/or duration of at least onesymptom of the complications arising from laser or light or chemicalpeel treatment. In some embodiments, treatment causes a completerecovery from the laser or light or chemical peel treatment procedure.

The terms “apply,” “applied” and “application” includes methods ofcontacting or administering the composition or formulation disclosedherein to a subject's skin or body, such as application by fingers,brush, cotton ball, pad, spray, sponge, cotton swab, roll-on and thelike. One of skill in the art can readily determine appropriate methodsto apply the compositions disclosed herein. In some embodiments, thecomposition is applied to the subject's skin at the site of thedermatological disorder (e.g., at about the area of the skin where thedermatological disorder occurs). In some embodiments, the composition isapplied to the subject's skin at or around the site of the laser orlight or chemical peel treatment (e.g., at about the area of the skinthat was laser or light or chemically treated).

In treating a dermatological disorder, one of skill in the art (forexample, a medical practitioner such as a physician) would firstidentify the area on the subject's body affected by the dermatologicaldisorder. A pre-treatment of the area (for example, washing, shaving, orotherwise preparing the area for treatment) may be completed, ifnecessary. After the optional pretreatment, the reactive reinforcingcomponent and the crosslinking component are applied to the area in needof treatment either sequentially or in combination to form the film overthe entire or over a portion of the area in need of treatment, therebytreating the dermatological disorder. The amount of both the reactivereinforcing component and/or the crosslinking component is determined bythe size and location of the area to be treated as well as the type ofdisorder to be treated. The film may be left over the area until thedermatological disorder resolves, or improves, or after a period of timeas determined by the skilled practitioner or by the subject sufferingfrom the disorder. The film can be removed by use of the film removingcleanser as described herein. The treatment can be repeated as manytimes as needed in order to achieve a desired result.

In treating a subject post-laser or light or chemical peel treatment,one of skill in the art (for example, a medical practitioner such as aphysician) would first identify the area on the subject's skin or bodythat was laser or light or chemically treated. A pre-treatment of thearea (for example, washing, shaving, or otherwise preparing the area fortreatment) may be completed, if necessary. After the optionalpretreatment, the reactive reinforcing component and the crosslinkingcomponent are applied to the area in need of treatment eithersequentially or in combination to form the film over the entire or overa portion of the area in need of treatment, thereby treating the subjectpost-laser or light or chemical peel treatment. The area treated withthe the compositions, formulations, films and methods of the inventionmay also include area that were not exposed during the laser or light orchemical peel treatment. The amount of both the reactive reinforcingcomponent and/or the crosslinking component is determined by the sizeand location of the area to be treated and/or the type laser or light orchemical peel treatment used. The film may be left over the area untilthe effects of the laser or light or chemical peel treatment resolves,or improves, or after a period of time as determined by the skilledpractitioner or by the subject. The film can be removed by use of thefilm removing cleanser as described herein. The treatment can berepeated as many times as needed in order to achieve a desired result.

In certain embodiments, the reactive reinforcing component is firstapplied to the skin and then a cross-linking component is applied overthe reactive reinforcing component. In other embodiments, thecross-linking component is first applied to the skin and then a reactivereinforcing component is applied over the cross-linking component.

The language “therapeutic formulation” or “formulation” includes acomposition (or “a therapeutic composition”) that, when applied to thebody of a subject in need of treatment, form a film (or “therapeuticfilm”) on the body resulting in a therapeutic benefit to the subject.Therapeutic benefits include, but are not limited to, resolution oramelioration of symptoms of a dermatological disorder or a laser orlight or chemical treatment.

In one embodiment, the therapeutic formulations include a reactivereinforcing component and a cross-linking component. The language“reactive reinforcing component” includes a component that, when appliedto the skin as a first component, is the basis of the film that isformed upon application of the cross-linking component to the reactivereinforcing component. In one embodiment, the reactive reinforcingcomponent includes at least one reactive constituent and at least onereinforcing constituent.

The language “reactive constituent” includes one or more constituents ofthe reactive reinforcing component that provide the reactivefilm-forming elements of the formulation. In some embodiments, thereactive constituent includes at least one polysiloxane, polyethyleneoxide, polypropylene oxide, polyurea, polyurethane, polyester (includingpolylactic-co-glycolic acid, polycaprolactone, polylactic acid,polyglycolic acid, and polyhydroxybutyrate, polyamide, or polysulfone.In another embodiment, the reactive constituent is or includes at leastone or more compounds of formula I:

wherein

W is R¹R²R³SiO—, —OR⁴, —NR⁵R⁶, —CR⁷R⁸R⁹ or C₅₋₁₀ aryl;

X is —R¹¹R¹²Si—O—, —OCONR¹³—, —NR¹⁴CONR¹⁵—, —CO—, —NR¹⁶CO—, —SO₂—, —O—,—S— or —NR¹⁷—;

V is absent, C₁₋₂₀ alkyl, C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, C₅₋₁₀ aryl, —O—, —NR¹⁰— or —S—;

Y is —R¹⁸R¹⁹Si—O—, —OCONR²⁰—, —NR²¹CONR²²—, —CO—, —NR²³CO—, —SO₂—, —O—,—S— or —NR²⁴;

Z is —SiR²⁵R²⁶R²⁷, —OR²⁸, —NR²⁹R³⁰, —CR³¹R³²R³³ or C₅₋₁₀ aryl;

R¹, R², R³, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹¹, R¹², R¹⁸ R¹⁹, R²⁵, R²⁶, R²⁷, R³¹, R³² andR³³ are each independently hydrogen, C₁₋₂₀ alkyl, C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, C₅₋₁₀aryl, hydroxyl or C₁₋₂₀ alkoxyl;

R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R¹³, R¹⁴, R¹⁵, R¹⁶, R¹⁷, R²⁰, R²¹, R²², R²³, R²⁴, R²⁸, R²⁹and R³⁰ are each independently hydrogen, C₁₋₂₀ alkyl, C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl,C₅₋₁₀ aryl; and

s and t are each independently an integer from about 0 to about 6000.

In some embodiments, the reactive constituent includes more than onecompound of formula I and the compounds of formula once may be the sameor different.

X and Y of formula I represent an independent “monomer unit.” The numberof X and Y monomer units present in formula I is provided by the valueof s and t, respectively. Representative monomer units include:

where R is as for defined for R¹, R², R³, etc, above.

It is understood that when more than one X (or Y) monomer unit ispresent (e.g. s (or t) is more than one), the values for R¹¹, R¹², R¹³,R¹⁴, R¹⁵, R¹⁶, R¹⁷, R¹⁸R¹⁹, R²⁰, R²¹, R²², R²³, and R²⁴ are selectedindependently for each individual monomer unit described by —[X]_(s)—(or —[Y]_(t)—). For example, if the value of the monomer unit X is—R¹¹R¹²Si—O— and the value of s is 3, then —[X]_(s)— is:—[R¹¹R¹²Si—O—R¹¹R¹²Si—O—R¹¹R¹²Si—O]—.

In this example, it is understood that the three R¹¹ groups present inmay be the same or different from each other, for example, one R¹¹ maybe hydrogen, and the two other R¹¹ groups may be methyl.

W and Z of formula I represent independent terminal caps, one on eachend of the polymer. For example, terminal caps include:

wherein

denotes attachment to a monomer unit and wherein R is as for defined forR¹, R², R³, etc, above. In one embodiment,

W is R¹R²R³SiO—, —OR⁴, —NR⁵R⁶, —CR⁷R⁸R⁹ or C₅₋₁₀ aryl;

X is —R¹¹R¹²Si—O—, or —NR¹⁴CONR¹⁵—;

V is absent, C₁₋₂₀ alkyl, C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, C₅₋₁₀ aryl, —O—, —NR¹⁰— or —S—;

Y is —R¹⁸R¹⁹Si—O—, or —NR²¹CONR²²—;

Z is —SiR²⁵R²⁶R²⁷, —OR²⁸, —NR²⁹R³⁰, —CR³¹R³²R³³ or C₅₋₁₀ aryl;

R¹, R², R³, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹¹, R¹², R¹⁸, R¹⁹, R²⁵, R²⁶, R²⁷, R³¹, R³² andR³³ are each independently hydrogen, C₁₋₂₀ alkyl, C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, C₅₋₁₀aryl, hydroxyl or C₁₋₂₀ alkoxyl;

R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R¹⁴, R¹⁵, R²¹, R²², R²⁸, R²⁹ and R³⁰ are each independentlyhydrogen, C₁₋₂₀ alkyl, C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, C₅₋₁₀ aryl; and

and t are each independently an integer from about 0 to about 6000,wherein the sum of s and t is not 0.

In one embodiment,

W is R¹R²R³SiO—, —CR⁷R⁸R⁹ or C₅₋₁₀ aryl;

X is —R¹¹R¹²Si—O—, or —NR¹⁴CONR¹⁵—;

V is absent, C₁₋₂₀ alkyl, C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, or C₅₋₁₀ aryl;

Y is —R¹⁸R¹⁹Si—O—, or —NR²¹CONR²²—;

Z is —SiR²⁵R²⁶R²⁷, —CR³¹R³²R³³ or C₅₋₁₀ aryl;

R¹, R², R³, R⁷, R⁸, R⁹, R¹¹, R¹², R¹⁸R¹⁹, R²⁵, R²⁶, R²⁷, R³¹, R³² andR³³ are each independently hydrogen, C₁₋₂₀ alkyl, C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, C₅₋₁₀aryl, hydroxyl or C₁₋₂₀ alkoxyl;

R¹⁴, R¹⁵, R²¹, and R²² are each independently hydrogen, C₁₋₂₀ alkyl,C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, C₅₋₁₀ aryl; and

s and t are each independently an integer from about 0 to about 6000,wherein the sum of s and t is not 0.

In one embodiment, V is absent, W is R¹R²R³SiO—; X is —R¹¹R¹²Si—O—; Y is—R¹⁸R¹⁹Si—O—; Z is —SiR²⁵R²⁶R²⁷; and R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R¹², R¹⁸, R¹⁹,R²⁵, R²⁶ and R²⁷ are each independently selected from C₁₋₂₀ alkyl (e.g.,C₁ alkyl, such as methyl) or C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl (e.g., C₂ alkenyl, such asvinyl). In one embodiment at least one of R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R¹², R¹⁸,R¹⁹, R²⁵, R²⁶ and R²⁷ is C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, for example, C₂ alkenyl (e.g.,vinyl). In another embodiment, at least two of R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R¹²,R¹⁸, R¹⁹, R²⁵, R²⁶ and R²⁷ are C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, for example, C₂ alkenyl(e.g., vinyl). In some embodiments, at least one of R¹, R², R³, R²⁵, R²⁶and R²⁷ are each C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, for example, C₂ alkenyl (e.g., vinyl).

In one embodiment, V is absent, W is R¹R²R³SiO—; X is —R¹¹R¹²Si—O—; Y is—R¹⁸R¹⁹Si—O—; Z is —SiR²⁵R²⁶R²⁷; and R¹, R², R³, R²⁵, R²⁶ and R²⁷ areeach independently selected from C₁₋₂₀ alkyl (e.g., C₁ alkyl, such asmethyl) or C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl (e.g., C₂ alkenyl, such as vinyl); and R¹¹,R¹², R¹⁸, and R¹⁹ are each independently selected from C₁₋₂₀ alkyl(e.g., C₁ alkyl, such as methyl). In one embodiment, at least one of R¹,R², R³, and at least one of R²⁵, R²⁶ and R²⁷ is C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, forexample, C₂ alkenyl (e.g., vinyl). In one embodiment, one of R¹, R², R³is C₂ alkenyl (e.g., vinyl) and the others are C₁₋₂₀ alkyl (e.g., C₁alkyl, such as methyl), and at least one of R²⁵, R²⁶ and R²⁷ is C₂₋₂₀alkenyl, for example, C₂ alkenyl (e.g., vinyl) and the others are C₁₋₂₀alkyl (e.g., C₁ alkyl, such as methyl). In one embodiment, at least oneof R¹¹ or R¹² and at least one of R¹⁸ or R¹⁹ is C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, forexample, C₂ alkenyl (e.g., vinyl) for at least one monomer unit. In oneembodiment, one of R¹¹ or R¹² is C₂ alkenyl (e.g., vinyl) and the othersare C₁₋₂₀ alkyl (e.g., C₁ alkyl, such as methyl), and at least one ofR¹⁸ or R¹⁹ is C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, for example, C₂ alkenyl (e.g., vinyl) andthe others are C₁₋₂₀ alkyl (e.g., C₁ alkyl, such as methyl) for at leastone monomer unit.

In some embodiments, the organopolysiloxane includes vinyl moieties onlyat the terminal caps of the polymer. In some embodiments, theorganopolysiloxane is substantially vinyl terminated. In someembodiments, the organopolysiloxane include vinyl moieties only in themonomer units, but not at the terminal cap of the polymer. In otherembodiments, the organopolysiloxane includes vinyl moieties at both theterminal cap or in the monomer unit of the polymer. In one embodiment,the polymer includes two vinyl moieties located either at the terminalcap, or within the monomer unit, or a combination thereof. In at leastone embodiment, the organopolysiloxane includes vinyl moieties only atthe terminal caps of the polymer and contains Si—H units only within themonomer units and not at the terminal caps.

In one embodiment, on average at least two vinyl moieties are present inthe polymer. In a specific embodiment, at least two vinyl moieties arepresent in the polymer and at least two vinyl moieties are present onthe two terminal caps of the polymer. In a specific embodiment, only twovinyl moieties are present in the polymer. In a specific embodiment,only two vinyl moieties are present in the polymer and are located oneach of the terminal caps. In a specific embodiment, on average at leasttwo vinyl moieties are present in the polymer and at least two vinylmoieties are present in one or more monomer units of the polymer. In aspecific embodiment, at least two vinyl moieties are present anywhere inthe polymer, but separated from another vinyl moiety by about 2000monomer units, for example, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100,2200, 2300, 2400, or 2500 monomer units. In a specific embodiment, onaverage at least two vinyl moieties are present anywhere in the polymer,but separated from another vinyl moiety by about 850 monomer units, forexample, 350, 450, 550, 650, 750, 850, 950, 1050, 1150, 1250, or 1350monomer units. In a specific embodiment, on average greater two vinylmoieties are present anywhere in the polymer, but separated from anothervinyl moiety by about 40 monomer units, for example, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, or 80 monomer units. In aspecific embodiment, one or more Si—H units are present in addition tothe vinyl moiety. Alternatively, in one embodiment, if a vinyl moiety ispresent then a Si—H is not present.

In one embodiment, V is absent, W is R¹R²R³SiO—; X is —R¹¹R¹²Si—O—; Y is—R¹⁸R¹⁹Si—O—; Z is —SiR²⁵R²⁶R²⁷; R¹, R², R³, R¹¹, R¹², R¹⁸, R¹⁹, R²⁵,R²⁶ and R²⁷ are each independently selected from hydrogen or C₁₋₂₀ alkyl(e.g., C₁ alkyl, such as methyl). In one embodiment, R¹, R², R³, R²⁵,R²⁶ and R²⁷ are each independently selected from C₁₋₂₀ alkyl (e.g., C₁alkyl, such as methyl); and R¹¹, R¹², R¹⁸, and R¹⁹ are eachindependently selected from hydrogen or C₁₋₂₀ alkyl (e.g., C₁ alkyl,such as methyl), wherein at least one of R¹¹, R¹², R¹⁸, and R¹⁹ arehydrogen for at least one monomer unit. In one embodiment, on averagegreater than two Si—H units (e.g. one or more of R¹¹, R¹², R¹⁸ and R¹⁹is hydrogen) are present in the polymer, for example 3-15 Si—H units maybe present. In a specific embodiment, 8 Si—H units are present onaverage. In one embodiment, one or more Si—H units (e.g. one or more ofR¹¹, R¹², R¹⁸, and R¹⁹ is hydrogen) are present in the polymer. In oneembodiment, at least two monomer units on average include a —Si—H unit(e.g. one or more of R¹¹, R¹², R¹⁸, more of R¹⁹ and R¹⁹ is hydrogen). Inone embodiment, at least three monomer units on average include a —Si—Hunit (e.g. one or more of R¹¹, R¹², R¹⁸, and R¹⁹ is hydrogen). In oneembodiment, at least four monomer units on average include a —Si—H unit(e.g. one or more of R¹¹, R¹², R¹⁸, and R¹⁹ is hydrogen). In oneembodiment, at least five monomer units on average include a —Si—H unit(e.g. one or more of R¹¹, R¹², R¹⁸, and R¹⁹ is hydrogen). In oneembodiment, at least six monomer units on average include a —Si—H unit(e.g. one or more of R¹¹, R¹², R¹⁸, and R¹⁹ is hydrogen). In oneembodiment, at least seven monomer units on average include a —Si—H unit(e.g. one or more of R¹¹, R¹², R¹⁸, and R¹⁹ is hydrogen). In oneembodiment, at least eight monomer units on average include a —Si—H unit(e.g. one or more of R¹¹, R¹², R¹⁸, and R¹⁹ is hydrogen). In oneembodiment, a Si—H unit may be present in one or both the terminal capsin addition to being present in a monomer unit as described above. Inone embodiment, one or more Si—H units may be present only in a monomerunit as described above, and not present in either of the terminal caps.In a specific embodiment, Si-(alkyl) or Si-(vinyl) units may also bepresent in the polymer. In a specific embodiment, only Si—CH₃ and Si—Hunits are present. In a specific embodiment, monomer units or terminalcaps include C₁-C₂₀alkyl, specifically methyl groups, for the non —Si—Hpositions of the polymer.

In a specific embodiment, on average at least two Si—H units are presentin the polymer. In a specific embodiment, on average at least two Si—Hmoieties are present anywhere in the polymer, but separated from anotherSi—H moiety by about 2000 monomer units, for example, 1500, 1600, 1700,1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, or 2500 monomer units. In aspecific embodiment, on average at least two Si—H moieties are presentonly in the monomer units of the polymer and not the terminal cap, andare separated from another Si—H moiety by about 2000 monomer units, forexample, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, or2500 monomer units. In a specific embodiment, on average at least twoSi—H units are present anywhere in the polymer, but separated fromanother Si—H moiety by about 850 monomer units, for example, 350, 450,550, 650, 750, 800, 850, 950, 1050, 1150, 1250, or 1350 monomer units.In a specific embodiment, on average at least two Si—H moieties arepresent only in the monomer units of the polymer and not the terminalcaps, and are separated from another Si—H moiety by about 2000 monomerunits, for example, 350, 450, 550, 650, 750, 800, 850, 950, 1050, 1150,1250, or 1350 monomer units. In a specific embodiment, on averagegreater than two Si—H units are present anywhere in the polymer, butseparated from another Si—H moiety by about 40 monomer units, forexample, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, or80 monomer units. In a specific embodiment, on average at least two Si—Hmoieties are present only in the monomer units of the polymer and notthe terminal caps, and are separated from another Si—H moiety by about2000 monomer units, for example, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50,55, 60, 65, 70, 75, or 80 monomer units.

In one aspect of any one of the above embodiments, the sum of s and t isan integer from about 1000 to about 8000; from about 1300 to about 2700;from about 1500 to about 2700; from about 1600 to about 2600; from about1600 to about 2500; from about 1700 to about 2500; from about 1800 toabout 2400; from about 1800 to about 2300; from about 1900 to about2300; from about 2000 to about 2200; from about 2050 to about 2150; fromabout 2100.

In one aspect of any one of the above embodiments, the sum of s and t isan integer from about 200 to about 1100; from about 600 to about 1100;from about 700 to about 1000; from about 800 to about 900; from about825 to about 875; from about 850; from about 200 to about 800; fromabout 225 to about 700; from about 250 to about 600; from about 275 toabout 500; from about 300 to about 400; from about 350 to about 400;from about 375. In a specific embodiment, the sum of s and t is aninteger from about 850.

In one aspect of any one of the above embodiments, the sum of s and t isan integer from about 5 to about 1300; from about 10 to about 1100; fromabout 10 to about 600; from about 15 to about 500; from about 15 toabout 400; from about 20 to about 300; from about 20 to about 200; fromabout 25 to about 100; from about 25 to about 75; from about 30 to about50; from about 40.

In some embodiments, the reactive constituent comprises at least oneorganopolysiloxane. The term “organopolysiloxane” includes compounds offormula II:

wherein R^(1a), R^(2a), R^(3a), R^(4a), R^(5a), R^(6a), R^(7a), R^(8a),R^(9a) and R^(10a) are each independently selected from hydrogen, C₁₋₂₀alkyl, C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, C₅₋₁₀ aryl, hydroxyl or C₁₋₂₀ alkoxyl and p and qare each independently an integer from between 10 and about 6000.

In some embodiments, the organopolysiloxane is a compound of formulaIIa:

wherein R^(1a′), R^(3a′), R^(4a′), R^(5a′), R^(6a′), R^(8a′), R^(9a′)and R^(10a′) are each independently selected from hydrogen, C₁₋₂₀ alkyl,C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, C₅₋₁₀ aryl, hydroxyl or C₁₋₂₀ alkoxyl and p and q areeach independently an integer from between 10 and about 6000. In oneembodiment, R^(1a), R^(3a′), R^(4a′), R^(5a′), R^(6a′), R^(8a′), R^(9a′)and R^(10a′) are alkyl (e.g., C₁ alkyl, such as methyl).

The term “alkyl” includes both branched and straight-chain saturatedaliphatic hydrocarbon groups having the specified number of carbonatoms. The term “C₁₋₂₀ alkyl” includes branched and straight chainaliphatic groups having between 1 and 20 carbons. Examples of alkylmoieties include methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, i-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl,t-butyl, n-pentyl, n-hexyl, isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl,isopentyl, and s-pentyl.

Moreover, the term alkyl includes both “unsubstituted alkyls” and“substituted alkyls,” the latter of which refers to alkyl moietieshaving substituents (e.g., F, Cl, Br, I, NO₂, CN, alkyl, aryl, hydroxyl,alkoxy, COCH₃ and the like) replacing a hydrogen on one or more carbonsof the hydrocarbon backbone.

The term “alkenyl” includes the specified number of hydrocarbon atoms ineither straight or branched configuration with one or more unsaturatedcarbon-carbon bonds that may occur in any stable point along the chain,such as ethenyl and propenyl. The language “C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl” includesbranched and straight chain hydrocarbon groups with between 1 and 20carbons and with one or more unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds. Moreover,the term “alkenyl” includes both “unsubstituted alkenyls” and“substituted alkenyls,” the latter of which refers to alkenyl moietieshaving substituents (e.g., F, Cl, Br, I, NO₂, CN, alkyl, aryl, hydroxyl,alkoxy, COCH₃ and the like) replacing a hydrogen on one or more carbonsof the hydrocarbon backbone.

The term “aryl” includes 5-10 membered monocyclic, bicyclic, ortricyclic rings, wherein at least one ring, if more than one is present,is aromatic. The term “aryl” also includes “heteraryl” moieties in whichone heteroatom (e.g., N, O or S) replaces one or more carbons in themonocyclic, bicyclic, or tricyclic ring. The term “aryl” also includesboth “unsubstituted aryls” and “substituted aryls,” the latter of whichrefers to aryl moieties having substituents (e.g., F, Cl, Br, I, NO₂,CN, alkyl, hydroxyl, alkoxy, COCH₃ and the like) replacing a hydrogen onone or more carbons aromatic ring.

The term “hydroxyl” includes —OH.

The term “alkoxy” includes moieties in which an O is covalently bondedto a C₁₋₂₀ alkyl group, as defined above.

In some embodiments, the organopolysiloxane is vinyl terminated. In someembodiments, the organopolysiloxane is substantially vinyl terminated.The language “vinyl terminated organopolysiloxane” includesorganopolysiloxanes that have at least one vinyl group at both terminalends of the polymer. Specifically, the language “vinyl terminatedorganopolysiloxane” includes organopolysiloxanes of formula II in whichone or both of R^(2a) and R^(7a) are substituted with a C₂ alkyl moiety,for example, a vinyl moiety (e.g., —CH═CH₂). In a specific embodiment, a“vinyl terminated organopolysiloxane” includes organopolysiloxanes offormula II in which one or both of R^(2a) and R^(7a) are substitutedwith a C₂ alkyl moiety, for example, a vinyl moiety (e.g., —CH═CH₂), andR^(1a), R^(3a), R^(4a), R^(5a), R^(6a), R^(8a), R^(9a) and R^(10a) areindependently selected from C₁₋₂₀ alkyl, for example, methyl.

In other embodiments, the organopolysiloxane is selected from: vinylterminated polydimethylsiloxane; vinyl terminateddiphenylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymers; vinyl terminatedpolyphenylmethylsiloxane, vinylphenylmethyl terminatedvinylphenylsiloxane-phenylmethylsiloxane copolymer; vinyl terminatedtrifluoropropylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymer; vinylterminated diethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymer;vinylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymer, trimethylsiloxyterminated; vinylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymers, silanolterminated; vinylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymers, vinylterminated; vinyl gums; vinylmethylsiloxane homopolymers; vinylT-structure polymers; monovinyl terminated polydimethylsiloxanes;vinylmethylsiloxane terpolymers; vinylmethoxysilane homopolymers andcombinations thereof.

In some embodiments, the organopolysiloxane is a high viscosityorganopolysiloxane, a low viscosity organopolysiloxane or a combinationthereof.

When the organopolysiloxane is a combination of high and low viscosityorganopolysiloxanes, the combination of a high viscosity and a lowviscosity vinyl organosiloxane provides a bimodal distribution oforganosiloxane molecular weights. In at least one embodiment, theorganopolysiloxane is a combination of high and low viscosityvinyl-terminal organopolysiloxanes providing a bimodal distribution ofthe vinyl-terminated organopolysiloxane. In one embodiment, theorganopolysiloxane is a combination of formulas I, II, IIa, IIb, andIIc, specifically, of formula IIa, IIb and/or IIc, or more specifically,of formula II and IIc, providing a bimodal distribution of thevinyl-terminated organopolysiloxane. In one embodiment, the bimodaldistribution of polymer molecular weight is represented by a ratio ofthe molecular weights (for example, the sum of s and t) of the highviscosity organopolysiloxanes to the low viscosity organopolysiloxane.In one embodiment, this ratio is from 2 to 3. In a specific embodiment,this ratio is 2.5.

The term “viscosity” refers to the measure of the resistance of a fluidwhich is being deformed by either shear stress or tensile stress.Viscosity may be reported as either dynamic viscosity, also absoluteviscosity, (typical units Pa·s, Poise, P, cP) or kinematic viscosity(typical units cm²/s, Stokes, St, cSt), which is the dynamic viscositydivided by the density. Thus, if and when the density of a fluid isapproximately 1, then the dynamic viscosity and the kinematic viscosityare equivalent. One of skill in the art would understand that thedensity of the fluid may vary with temperature or pressure, and as suchwould be able to adjust such measurements accordingly. One of skill inthe art without undue experimentation would be able to determine how tomeasure the viscosity of a fluid, for example, using a viscometer or arheometer. Representative methods include use of a capillary viscometer,rotational viscometer or rheometer to measure viscosity at an instrumentspecific strain. Specific methods for determining the viscosity of afluid are shown in Example 5.

The language “high viscosity organopolysiloxane” includesorganopolysiloxanes with a viscosity of between about 100,000 and about500,000 cSt or cP at 25° C., for example, between about 110,000 andabout 450,000 cSt or cP at 25° C., between about 120,000 and about400,000 cSt or cP at 25° C., between about 125,000 and about 350,000 cStor cP at 25° C., between about 130,000 and about 300,000 cSt or cP at25° C., between about 135,000 and about 250,000 cSt or cP at 25° C.,between about 140,000 and about 200,000 cSt or cP at 25° C., betweenabout 145,000 and about 190,000 cSt or cP at 25° C., between about150,000 and about 185,000 cSt or cP at 25° C., between about 155,000 andabout 175,000 cSt or cP at 25° C., or between about 160,000 and about170,000 cSt or cP at 25° C. In some embodiments, the viscosity of thehigh viscosity organopolysiloxane is between about 140,000 and about200,000 cSt or cP at 25° C. In one embodiment, the high viscosityorganopolysiloxane has a viscosity of about 165,000 cSt or cP at 25° C.

In one embodiment, the average molecular weight of the high viscosityorganopolysiloxane is between about 100,000 and about 200,000 Da, forexample, between about 115,000 and about 195,000 Da, between about120,000 and about 190,000 Da, between about 125,000 and about 185,000Da, between about 130,000 and about 180,000 Da, between about 135,000and about 175,000 Da, between about 140,000 and about 170,000 Da,between about 145,000 and about 165,000 Da or between about 150,000 andabout 160,000 Da. In one embodiment, the average molecular weight of thehigh viscosity organopolysiloxane is about 155,000 Da.

In some embodiments, the high viscosity organopolysiloxane is of formulaII, in which R^(2a) and R^(7a) are C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, for example, C₂alkenyl (e.g., vinyl) and R^(1a), R^(3a), R^(4a), R^(5a), R^(6a),R^(8a), R^(9a) and R^(10a) are each C₁₋₂₀ alkyl, for example, C₁ alkyl(e.g., methyl). In some embodiments, the high viscosityorganopolysiloxane is vinyl terminated. In other embodiments, the highviscosity organopolysiloxane is vinyl terminated polydimethylsiloxane.In some embodiments, the high viscosity organopolysiloxane issubstantially vinyl terminated. In other embodiments, the high viscosityorganopolysiloxane is substantially vinyl terminatedpolydimethylsiloxane.

In some embodiments, the vinyl terminated high viscosityorganopolysiloxane has a weight percent of vinyl of between about 0.010and about 0.100, for example, between about 0.015 and about 0.080,between about 0.020 and about 0.075, between about 0.025 and about0.060, or between about 0.030 and about 0.050. In one embodiment, thehigh viscosity organopolysiloxane has a weight percent of vinyl ofbetween about 0.030 and about 0.040.

In other embodiments, the high viscosity organopolysiloxane has a vinylequivalent per kilogram of between about 0.0100 and about 0.0200, forexample, between about 0.0110 and about 0.0190, between about 0.0115 andabout 0.0180, between about 0.0120 and about 0.0170, between about0.0125 and about 0.0165 or between about 0.013 and about 0.016.

In one embodiment, the high viscosity organopolysiloxane has on averageat least two vinyl units per high viscosity organopolysiloxane. In oneembodiment, the monomer unit including a vinyl moiety are spacedthroughout the polymer. In one embodiment, the vinyl-containing monomerunit is spaced about 2000 monomer units away from anothervinyl-containing monomer unit or a vinyl-containing terminal cap. Forexample, the vinyl units in the high viscosity organopolysiloxanes areseparated by 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400,or 2500 monomer units.

In some embodiments, the high viscosity organopolysiloxane is selectedfrom: vinyl terminated polydimethylsiloxane; vinyl terminateddiphenylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymers; vinyl terminatedpolyphenylmethylsiloxane, vinylphenylmethyl terminatedvinylphenylsiloxane-phenylmethylsiloxane copolymer; vinyl terminatedtrifluoropropylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymer; vinylterminated diethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymer;vinylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymer, trimethylsiloxyterminated; vinylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymers, silanolterminated; vinylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymers, vinylterminated; vinyl gums; vinylmethylsiloxane homopolymers; vinylT-structure polymers; monovinyl terminated polydimethylsiloxanes;vinylmethylsiloxane terpolymers; vinylmethoxysilane homopolymers andcombinations thereof.

The language “low viscosity organopolysiloxane” includesorganopolysiloxanes with a viscosity of between about 500 and about50,000 cSt or cP at 25° C., for example, between about 1,000 and about45,000 cSt or cP at 25° C., between about 1,500 and about 40,000 cSt orcP at 25° C., between about 2,000 and about 35,000 cSt or cP at 25° C.,between about 2,500 and about 30,000 cSt or cP at 25° C., between about3,000 and about 25,000 cSt or cP at 25° C., between about 3,500 andabout 20,000 cSt or cP at 25° C., between about 4,000 and about 15,000cSt or cP at 25° C., or between about 4,000 and about 12,000 cSt or cPat 25° C. In some embodiments, the low viscosity organopolysiloxaneincludes organopolysiloxanes with a viscosity of between about 100 andabout 5,000 cSt or cP at 25° C., for example, between about 200 andabout 4000 cSt or cP at 25° C., between about 300 and about 3000 cSt orcP at 25° C., between about 400 and about 2000 cSt or cP at 25° C. orbetween about 750 and about 1500 cSt or cP at 25° C. In one embodiment,the low viscosity organopolysiloxane has a viscosity of about 10,000 cStor cP at 25° C. In some embodiments, the low viscosityorganopolysiloxane has a viscosity of about 1000 cSt or cP at 25° C.

In some embodiments, the low viscosity organopolysiloxane has an averagemolecular weight of between about 20,000 and about 80,000 Da, forexample, between about 50,000 and about 75,000 Da, between about 55,000and about 70,000 Da, between about 60,000 and about 65,000 Da or between62,000 and about 63,000 Da. In one embodiment, the low viscosityorganopolysiloxane has an average molecular weight of about 62,700 Da.In one embodiment, the low viscosity organopolysiloxane has an averagemolecular weight of about 28,000 Da.

In some embodiments, the low viscosity organopolysiloxane is of formulaII, in which R^(2a) and R^(7a) are C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, for example, C₂alkenyl (e.g., vinyl) and R^(1a), R^(3a), R^(4a), R^(5a), R^(6a),R^(8a), R^(9a) and R^(10a) are each C₁₋₂₀ alkyl, for example, C₁ alkyl(e.g., methyl). In some embodiments, the low viscosityorganopolysiloxane is vinyl terminated. In some embodiments, the lowviscosity organopolysiloxane is substantially vinyl terminated. In otherembodiments, the low viscosity organopolysiloxane is vinyl terminatedpolydimethylsiloxane. In other embodiments, the low viscosityorganopolysiloxane is substantially vinyl terminatedpolydimethylsiloxane.

In some embodiments, the low viscosity organopolysiloxane has a weightpercent of vinyl of between about 0.010 and about 0.30, for example,between about 0.020 and about 0.29, between about 0.030 and about 0.28,between about 0.040 and about 0.27, between about 0.050 and about 0.26,between about 0.060 between about 0.25, between about 0.070 and about0.24, between about 0.080 and about 0.23, or between about 0.090 andabout 0.22. In some embodiments, the low viscosity organopolysiloxanehas a weight percent of vinyl of between about 0.18 and about 0.26.

In other embodiments, the low viscosity organopolysiloxane has a vinylequivalent per kilogram of between about 0.010 and about 0.100, forexample, between about 0.015 and about 0.090, between about 0.020 andabout 0.080, between about 0.025 and about 0.070, between about 0.030and about 0.060 or between about 0.040 and about 0.050. In someembodiments, the low viscosity organopolysiloxane has a vinyl equivalentper kilogram of between about 0.030 and about 0.040.

In other embodiments, the low viscosity organopolysiloxane has onaverage at least two vinyl units per low viscosity organpolysiloxane. Inone embodiment, the monomer unit including a vinyl moiety is spacedthroughout the polymer. In one embodiment, the vinyl-containing monomerunit is spaced about 850 monomer units away from anothervinyl-containing monomer unit or a vinyl-containing terminal cap. Forexample, the vinyl units in the low viscosity organopolysiloxanes areseparated by 450, 550, 650, 750, 800, 850, 950, 1050, 1150, 1250, or1350 monomer units.

In some embodiments, the low viscosity organopolysiloxane is selectedfrom: vinyl terminated polydimethylsiloxane; vinyl terminateddiphenylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymers; vinyl terminatedpolyphenylmethylsiloxane, vinylphenylmethyl terminatedvinylphenylsiloxane-phenylmethylsiloxane copolymer; vinyl terminatedtrifluoropropylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymer; vinylterminated diethylsiloxne-dimethylsiloxane copolymer;vinylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymer, trimethylsiloxyterminated; vinylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymers, silanolterminated; vinylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymers, vinylterminated; vinyl gums; vinylmethylsiloxane homopolymers; vinylT-structure polymers; monovinyl terminated polydimethylsiloxanes;vinylmethylsiloxane terpolymers; vinylmethoxysilane homopolymers andcombinations thereof.

In some embodiments, the organopolysiloxane is a compound of formulaIIb:

wherein R^(1c), R^(3c), R^(4c), R^(5c), R^(6c), R^(8c), R^(9c) andR^(10c) are each independently selected from hydrogen, C₁₋₂₀ alkyl,C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, C₅₋₁₀ aryl, hydroxyl or C₁₋₂₀ alkoxyl and e and f areeach independently an integer from between 10 and about 6000. In oneembodiment, R^(1c), R^(3c), R^(4c), R^(5c), R^(6c), R^(8c), R^(9c) andR^(10c) are alkyl (e.g., C₁ alkyl, such as methyl). In some embodiments,the sum of e and f is an integer from about 1000 to about 8000; fromabout 1300 to about 2700; from about 1500 to about 2700; from about 1600to about 2600; from about 1600 to about 2500; from about 1700 to about2500; from about 1800 to about 2400; from about 1800 to about 2300; fromabout 1900 to about 2300; from about 2000 to about 2200; from about 2050to about 2150; from about 2100.

In some embodiments, the organopolysiloxane is a compound of formulaIIc:

wherein R^(1d), R^(3d), R^(4d), R^(5d), R^(6d), R^(8d), R^(9d) andR^(10d) are each independently selected from hydrogen, C₁₋₂₀ alkyl,C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, C₅₋₁₀ aryl, hydroxyl or C₁₋₂₀ alkoxyl and g and j areeach independently an integer from between 10 and about 6000. In oneembodiment, R^(1d), R^(3d), R^(4d), R^(5d), R^(6d), R^(8d), R^(9d) andR^(10d) are alkyl (e.g., C₁ alkyl, such as methyl). In some embodiments,the sum of g and j is an integer from about 200 to about 1100; fromabout 600 to about 1100; from about 700 to about 1000; from about 800 toabout 900; from about 825 to about 875; from about 850; from about 200to about 800; from about 225 to about 700; from about 250 to about 600;from about 275 to about 500; from about 300 to about 400; from about 350to about 400; from about 375. In some embodiments, the sum of g and j isan integer from about 850.

In some embodiments, the reactive constituent comprises at least onehydride functionalized polysiloxane. The language “hydridefunctionalized polysiloxane” includes compounds of formula III:

wherein R^(1b), R^(2b), R^(3b), R^(4b), R^(5b), R^(6b), R^(7b), R^(8b),R^(9b) and R^(10b) are each independently selected from hydrogen, C₁₋₂₀alkyl, C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, C₅₋₁₀ aryl, hydroxyl or C₁₋₂₀ alkoxy and m and nare each independently an integer from between 10 and about 6000,provided that at least one of R^(1b), R^(2b), R^(3b), R^(4b), R^(5b),R^(6b), R^(7b), R^(8b), R^(9b) and R^(10b) is hydrogen. In some ishydrogen. In some embodiments, at least one of R^(1b), R^(2b), R^(3b),R^(4b), R^(5b), R^(6b), R^(7b), R^(8b), R^(9b) and R^(10b) is hydrogenand the remainder are C₁₋₂₀ alkyl. In some embodiments, at least two ofR^(1b), R^(2b), R^(3b), R^(4b), R^(5b), R^(6b), R^(7b), R^(8b), R^(9b)and R^(10b) are hydrogen (e.g., two Si—H units per functionalizedhydride polysiloxane molecule). In other embodiments, at least three ofR^(1b), R^(2b), R^(3b), R^(4b), R^(5b), R^(6b), R^(7b), R^(8b), R^(9b)and R^(10b) are hydrogen (e.g., three Si—H units per functionalizedhydride polysiloxane molecule). In some embodiments, at least two ofR^(1b), R^(2b), R^(3b), R^(4b), R^(5b), R^(6b), R^(7b), R^(8b), R^(9b)and R^(10b) are hydrogen (e.g., two Si—H units per functionalizedhydride polysiloxane molecule) and the remainder are C₁₋₂₀ alkyl. Inother embodiments, at least three of R^(1b), R^(2b), R^(3b), R^(4b),R^(5b), R^(6b), R^(7b), R^(8b), R^(9b) and R^(10b) are hydrogen (e.g.,three Si—H units per functionalized hydride polysiloxane molecule) andthe remainder are C₁₋₂₀ alkyl. In some embodiments, at least two ofR^(4b), R^(5b), R^(9b) and R^(10b) are hydrogen (e.g., two Si—H unitsper functionalized hydride polysiloxane molecule) and the remainder areC₁₋₂₀ alkyl. In other embodiments, at least three of R^(4b), R^(5b),R^(9b) and R^(10b) are hydrogen (e.g., three Si—H units perfunctionalized hydride polysiloxane molecule) and the remainder areC₁₋₂₀ alkyl. In some embodiments, at least two of R^(4b), R^(5b), R^(9b)and R^(10b) are hydrogen (e.g., two Si—H units per functionalizedhydride polysiloxane molecule) and the remainder and R^(1b), R^(2b),R^(3b), R^(6b), R^(7b), and R^(8b) are C₁₋₂₀ alkyl. In otherembodiments, at least three of R^(4b), R^(5b), R^(9b) and R^(10b) arehydrogen (e.g., three Si—H units per functionalized hydride polysiloxanemolecule) and the remainder and R^(1b), R^(2b), R^(3b), R^(6b), R^(7b),and R^(8b) are C₁₋₂₀ alkyl.

In one embodiment, at least greater than two monomer units of formulaIII include a —Si—H unit (e.g. one or more of R^(4b), R^(5b), R^(9b) andR^(10b) is hydrogen). In one embodiment, at least greater than twomonomer units of formula III include a —Si—H unit (e.g. one or more ofR^(4b), R^(5b), R^(9b) and R^(10b) is hydrogen) and the remaining non—Si—H monomer units are Si—CH₃. For example, on average 2 to 15 monomerunits of formula III include a Si—H unit. In one embodiment, at leasttwo monomer units of formula III include a —Si—H unit (e.g. one or moreof R^(4b), R^(5b), R^(9b) and R^(10b) is hydrogen). In one embodiment,at least three monomer units of formula III include a —Si—H unit (e.g.one or more of R^(4b), R^(5b), R^(9b) and R^(10b) is hydrogen). In oneembodiment, at least four monomer units of formula III include a —Si—Hunit (e.g. one or more of R^(4b), R^(5b), R^(9b) and R^(10b) ishydrogen). In one embodiment, at least five monomer units of formula IIIinclude a —Si—H unit (e.g. one or more of R^(4b), R^(5b), R^(9b) andR^(10b) is hydrogen). In one embodiment, at least six monomer units offormula III include a —Si—H unit (e.g. one or more of R^(4b), R^(5b),R^(9b) and R^(10b) is hydrogen). In one embodiment, at least sevenmonomer units of formula III include a —Si—H unit (e.g. one or more ofR^(4b), R^(5b), R^(9b) and R^(10b) is hydrogen). In one embodiment, atleast eight monomer units of formula III include a —Si—H unit (e.g. oneor more of R^(4b), R^(5b), R^(9b) and R^(10b) is hydrogen). In aspecific embodiment, the non Si—H positions may include a Si-(alkyl) orSi-(vinyl) unit. In a specific embodiment, the non —Si—H positions areSi—CH₃. In some of the embodiments, R^(1b), R^(2b), R^(3b), R^(6b),R^(7b), and R^(8b) are C₁₋₂₀ alkyl. In a specific embodiment, the Si—Hpositions are not present in the terminal caps. In some embodiments, thecompound of formula III is substantially alkyl-terminated. In someembodiments, the compound of formula III is alkyl-terminated. In oneembodiment, the Si—H units in the hydride-functionalizedorganopolysiloxanes are separated by 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45,50, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 125, 150, or 200 monomer units.

In one aspect of any one of the above embodiments, the sum of m and n isan integer from about 10 to about 1300; from about 10 to about 1100;from about 10 to about 600; from about 15 to about 500; from about 15 toabout 400; from about 20 to about 300; from about 20 to about 200; fromabout 25 to about 100; from about 25 to about 75; from about 30 to about50; from about 40.

In some embodiments, the hydride functionalized polysiloxane includesSi—H units only at the terminal caps of the polymer. In someembodiments, the polysiloxane include Si—H units only in the monomerunits, but not at the terminal caps of the polymer. In otherembodiments, the polysiloxane includes Si—H units at both the terminalcap or in the monomer unit of the polymer. In one embodiment, thepolysiloxane includes two to twelve Si—H units on average located eitherat the terminal cap, or within the monomer unit, or a combinationthereof. In one embodiment, the polysiloxane includes four to fifteenSi—H units on average located either at the terminal cap, or within themonomer unit, or a combination thereof. In one embodiment, thepolysiloxane includes eight Si—H units on average located either at theterminal cap, or within the monomer unit, or a combination thereof. Inone embodiment, the polysiloxane includes two to twelve Si—H units onaverage located within the monomer unit, and not at the terminal caps.In one embodiment, the polysiloxane includes four to fifteen Si—H unitson average located within the monomer unit, and not at the terminalcaps. In one embodiment, the polysiloxane includes eight Si—H units onaverage located within the monomer unit, and not at the terminal caps.In some embodiments, the hydride functionalized polysiloxane issubstantially alkyl terminated.

In some embodiments, the hydride functionalized polysiloxane has aviscosity of between about 5 and about 11,000 cSt or cP at 25° C., forexample, between about 10 and about 10,000 cSt or cP at 25° C., betweenabout 15 and about 5,000 cSt or cP at 25° C., between about 20 and about1,000 cSt or cP at 25° C., between about 25 and about 500 cSt or cP at25° C., between about 30 and about 100 cSt or cP at 25° C., and betweenabout 40 and about 50 cSt or cP at 25° C. In one embodiment, the hydridefunctionalized polysiloxane has a viscosity of about 45 cSt or cP at 25°C.

In some embodiments, the hydride functionalized polysiloxane has anaverage molecular weight of between about 900 and about 60,000 Da, forexample, between about 1000 and about 50,000 Da, between about 1200 andabout 25,000 Da, between about 1400 and about 20,000 Da, between about1600 and about 15,000 Da, between about 1800 and about 10,000 Da,between about 2000 and about 5000 Da, between about 2200 and about 4000Da, and between 2300 and about 2500 Da. In one embodiment, the averagemolecular weight of the hydride functionalized polysiloxane is about2400 Da.

In some embodiments, the hydride functionalized polysiloxane has apercent SiH content of between about 3 and about 45%, for example,between about 5 and about 40%, between about 10 and about 35%, betweenabout 20 and about 30%, or between about 26 and 27%. In someembodiments, the hydride functionalized polysiloxane has a percent SiHcontent of about 26%.

In some embodiments, the hydride functionalized polysiloxane has an SiHcontent of between about 0.500 mmol/g and about 10.00 mmol/g, forexample, between about 1.00 mmol/g and about 9.00 mmol/g, between about2.00 and about 8.00 mmol/g, between about 3.00 mmol/g and about 7.00mmol/g, and about 4.00 mmol/g and about 6.00 mmol/g. In one embodiment,the hydride functionalized polysiloxane has an SiH content of betweenabout 4.00 and about 5.00 mmol/g, for example, 4.35 mmol/g.

In other embodiments, the hydride functionalized polysiloxane is alkylterminated. In other embodiments, the hydride functionalizedpolysiloxane is substantially alkyl terminated. The language “alkylterminated” includes hydride functionalized polysiloxanes of formula IIIin which one or both of R^(2b) and R^(7b) are C₁₋₂₀ alkyl. In someembodiments, “alkyl terminated” includes hydride functionalizedpolysiloxanes of formula III in which one, two, three, four, five or sixof R^(1b), R^(2b), R^(3b), R^(6b), R^(7b) and R^(8b) are C₁₋₂₀ alkyl. Inone embodiment, R^(1b), R^(2b), R^(3b), R^(4b), R^(5b), R^(6b), R^(7b),R^(8b) and R^(10b) are each C₁₋₂₀ alkyl, for example C₁ alkyl (e.g.,methyl) and R^(9b) is hydrogen. In one embodiment, R^(1b), R^(2b),R^(3b), R^(4b), R^(5b), R^(6b), R^(7b), R^(8b) and R^(9b) are each C₁₋₂₀alkyl, for example, C₁ alkyl (e.g., methyl) and R^(10b) is hydrogen.

In some embodiments, the hydride functionalized polysiloxane is selectedfrom the group consisting of hydride terminated polydimethylsiloxane;polyphenyl-(dimethylhydrosiloxy)siloxane, hydride terminated;methylhydrosiloxane-phenylmethylsiloxane copolymer, hydride terminated;methylhydrosiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymers, trimethylsiloxyterminated; polymethylhydrosiloxanes, trimethylsiloxy terminated;polyethylhydrosiloxane, triethylsiloxane,methylhydrosiloxane-phenyloctylmethylsiloxane copolymer;methylhydrosiloxane-phenyloctylmethylsiloxane terpolymer andcombinations thereof.

In some embodiments, the reactive constituent comprises combinations ofpolymers of formulas I, II, IIa, IIb, IIc, IId, and/or III. In aspecific embodiment, the reactive constituent comprises a combination ofpolymers of formulas IIa, IIb, IIc and/or III. In a specific embodiment,the reactive constituent comprises a combination of polymers of formulasIIb, IIc and III.

In some embodiments, the reactive constituent comprises combinations ofhigh molecular weight vinyl organopolysiloxanes, low molecular weightvinyl organopolysiloxanes, and/or hydride-functionalizedorganopolysiloxanes. In one embodiment, each of the high and lowmolecular weight organopolysiloxanes includes on average at least twovinyl moieties per polymer. In a specific embodiment, each vinylorganopolysiloxane includes exactly two vinyl moieties on average. Insome embodiments, the reactive constituent comprises one high viscosityorganopolysiloxane and one low viscosity organopolysiloxane. In oneaspect of this embodiment, the ratio of the viscosity of the highviscosity organopolysiloxane to the viscosity of the low viscosityorganopolysiloxane is between 100 and 1, for example, is between 90 and5; 85 and 10; 80 and 15; 75 and 20; 70 and 25; 65 and 30; 60 and 35; 55and 40; 50 and 45; 100 and 90; 90 and 80; 80 and 70; 70 and 60; 60 and50; 50 and 40; 40 and 30; 30 and 20; 20 and 10 and 110 and 1. In someembodiments, the fractional weight of the high viscosityorganopolysiloxane to the viscosity of the low viscosityorganopolysiloxane is between 0.1 and 0.5, for example, 0.1 to 0.2; 0.2to 0.3; 0.3 to 0.4; 0.4 to 0.5; 0.15 to 0.45; 0.2 to 0.35; or 0.25 to0.3. The ratio may be selected in order to adjust the chemical andphysical properties of the film in order to suit a specific method orpart of the body. In one embodiment, the hydride-functionalizedorganopolymer includes on average greater than two Si—H units in thepolymer. In a specific embodiment, there are 8 Si—H units on average perhydride-functionalized organopolysiloxane.

In some embodiments, the reactive constituent comprises combinations ofhigh molecular weight hydride-functionalized organopolysiloxanes, lowmolecular weight hydride functionalized organopolysiloxanes, and/orvinyl organopolysiloxanes. In one embodiment, each of the high and lowmolecular weight organopolysiloxanes include on average at least twoSi—H units per polymer. In a specific embodiment, eachhydride-functionalized organopolysiloxane includes exactly two Si—Hmoieties. In one embodiment, the ratio of the high molecularorganopolysiloxane to the low molecular weight organopolysiloxane is 2to 3, for example 2, 2.5 or 3. The ratio may be selected in order toadjust the chemical and physical properties of the film in order to suita specific method or part of the body. In one embodiment, the vinylorganopolymer includes on average greater than at least two vinyl unitsin the polymer. In a specific embodiment, there are 8 vinyl units onaverage per vinyl organopolysiloxane.

The language “reinforcing constituent” includes one or more constituentsof the reactive reinforcing component that provide the required physicalproperties of the film that results from the in situ reaction betweenthe reactive reinforcing component and the cross-linking component. Suchphysical properties include, for example, mechanical elements (e.g.,elasticity, durability, fracture strain, tensile strength, etc. . . . ),biocompatibility (e.g., selective breathability, adhesion, etc. . . . ),optical effects (e.g., reflectance, color, etc. . . . ) and surfacemodulation (e.g., texture, chemistry, etc. . . . ). Examples ofreinforcing constituents include clays, (e.g., Al₂O₃, SiO₂), chalk,talc, calcite (e.g., CaCO₃), mica, barium sulfate, zirconium dioxide,zinc sulfide, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, aluminum oxide, silicaaluminates, calcium silicates, or optionally surface treated silica(e.g., fumed silica, hydrated silica or anhydrous silica). In someembodiments, reinforcing constituent is silica, for example, surfacetreated silica, such as silica treated with hexamethyldisilazane. Insome embodiments, reinforcing constituent is silica, for example,surface treated silica, such as silica treated withhexamethyldisilazane, polydimethylsiloxane, hexdecylsilane ormethacrylsilane. In some embodiments, fumed silica has been surfacetreated with hexamethyldisilazane.

In some embodiments, the reinforcing constituent has a surface area ofbetween about 100 and about 300 m²/g, for example, between about 110 andabout 250 m²/g, between about 120 and about 225 m²/g, between about 130and about 200 m²/g, between about 135 and about 185 m²/g, between about160 and about 170 m²/g, and between about 164 and about 166 m²/g. In oneembodiment, the reinforcing constituent has a surface area of about160±25 m²/g.

In some embodiments, the reinforcing constituent has an average particlesize of between about 1 and about 20 μm. In some embodiments, the fumedsilca has an average primary particle size of between about 5 nm andabout 20 μm.

In some embodiments, the reinforcing constituent is compounded with thelow viscosity and/or the high viscosity organopolysiloxane.

In some embodiments, reactive constituent and reinforcing constituentcomprise between about 20 and about 90% of the reactive reinforcingcomponent, for example, between about 40% and about 60% of the reactivereinforcing component. In some embodiments, the reactive constituent andreinforcing constituent comprise between about 45.0 and about 61.0% ofthe reactive reinforcing component, for example, about 45.0%, about45.5%, about 46.0%, about 46.5%, about 47.0%, about 47.5%, about 48.5%,about 49.0%, about 49.5%, about 50.0%, about 50.5%, about 51.0%, about51.5%, about 52.0%, about 52.5%, about 53.0%, about 53.5%, about 54.0%,about 54.5%, about 55.0%, about 55.5%, about 56.0%, about 56.5%, about57.0%, about 58.0%, about 58.5%, about 59.0%, about 59.5%, about 60.0%,or about 60.5%. In some embodiments, the reactive constituent and thereinforcing constituent comprise about 45% of the reactive reinforcingcomponent. In one embodiment, the reactive constituent and reinforcingconstituent comprise about 48.0% of the reactive reinforcing component.In some embodiments, the reactive constituent and the reinforcingconstituent comprise about 50.0% of the reactive reinforcing component.In another embodiment, the reactive constituent and reinforcingconstituent comprise about 51.0% of the reactive reinforcing component.In some embodiments, the reactive constituent and the reinforcingconstituent comprise about 51.5% of the reactive reinforcing component.In another embodiment, the reactive constituent and reinforcingconstituent comprise about 54.5% of the reactive reinforcing component.In another embodiment, the reactive constituent and reinforcingconstituent comprise about 55.0% of the reactive reinforcing component.In some embodiments, the reactive constituent and the reinforcingconstituent comprise about 59.5% of the reactive reinforcing component.In another embodiment, the reactive constituent and reinforcingconstituent comprise about 60.5% of the reactive reinforcing component.In some embodiments, the reactive constituent and reinforcingconstituent comprise between about 30.0 and about 40.0% of the reactivereinforcing component, for example, about 30.0%, about 30.5%, about31.0%, about 31.5%, about 32.0%, about 32.5%, about 33.0, about 33.5%,about 34.0%, about 34.5%, about 35.0%, about 35.5%, about 36.0%, about36.5%, about 37.0%, about 37.5%, about 38.0%, about 38.5%, about 39.0%,about 39.5%, about 40.0%. In some embodiments, the reactive constituentand reinforcing constituent comprise between about 33.0 and about 40.0%of the reactive reinforcing component

In one embodiment, the reinforcing constituent comprises between about8.0 and about 13.0% of the reactive reinforcing component, for example,about 8.5%, about 9.0%, about 9.5%, about 10.0%, about 10.5%, about11.0%, about 11.5%, about 12.0% or about 12.5%. In one embodiment, thereinforcing constituent comprises between about 1.0 and about 13.0% ofthe reactive reinforcing component, for example, about 1.0%, about 1.5%;about 2.0%, about 2.5%; about 3.0%, about 3.5%, about 4.0%, about 4.5%,about 5.0%, about 5.5%, about 6.0% or about 6.5%; about 7.0% or about7.5%; about 8.0%; about 8.5%, about 9.0%, about 9.5%, about 10.0%, about10.5%, about 11.0%, about 11.5%, about 12.0% or about 12.5%. In someembodiments, the reinforcing constituent comprises about 8.5% of thereactive reinforcing component. In one embodiment, the reinforcingconstituent comprises about 9.0% of the reactive reinforcing component.In another embodiment, the reinforcing constituent comprises about 9.5%of the reactive reinforcing component. In some embodiments, thereinforcing constituent comprises about 10.0% of the reactivereinforcing component. In some embodiments, the reinforcing constituentcomprises about 10.5% of the reactive reinforcing component. In anotherembodiment, the reinforcing constituent comprises about 11.0% of thereactive reinforcing component. In another embodiment, the reinforcingconstituent comprises about 12.0% of the reactive reinforcing component.In another embodiment, the reinforcing constituent comprises about 13.0%of the reactive reinforcing component.

In another embodiment, the reactive constituent comprises between about30.0 and about 60.0% of the reactive reinforcing component, for example,about 30.5%, about 31.0%, about 32.0%, about 33.0%, about 34%, about35.0%, about 36.0%, about 37.0%, about 38.0%, about 39.0%, about 40.0%,about 41.0%, about 42.0%, about 43.0%, about 44.0%, about 45.0%, about46.0%, about 47.0%, about 48.0%, about 49.0%, about 50.0%, about 51.0%,about 52.0%, about 53.0%, about 54.0%, about 55.0%, about 56.0%, about57.0%, about 58.0% or about 59.0%.

In some embodiments, the reactive reinforcing component has a viscosityof between about 5,000 and 1,000,000 cSt or cP at 25° C. In someembodiments, the reactive reinforcing component has a viscosity ofbetween about 5,000 and 2,000,000 cSt or cP at 25° C. In someembodiments, the reactive reinforcing component has a viscosity ofbetween about 10,000 and 10,000,000 cSt or cP at 25° C., for example,about 10,000,000, about 9,000,000, about 8,000,000, about 7,000,000,about 6,000,000, about 5,000,000, about 4,000,000, about 3,000,000 orabout 2,000,000, about 1,000,000, about 900,000, about 800,000, about700,000, about 600,000, about 500,000, about 400,000, about 300,000,about 200,000, about 100,000, about 90,000, about 80,000, about 70,000,about 60,000, about 50,000, about 40,000, about 30,000, about 20,000,about 10,000 cSt. In one embodiment, the reactive reinforcing componenthas a viscosity of about 1,000,000 cSt. The viscosity of the reactivereinforcing component is determined independently from the viscosity ofits constituent members.

In some embodiments, the reactive reinforcing component has a vinyl tofunctional hydride (e.g., —CH═CH₂ of the one or more organopolysiloxanesto Si—H of the hydride functionalized polysiloxane) ratio of betweenabout 1:10 and about 1:100, for example, between about 1:15 and about1:90, between about 1:20 and about 1:80, between about 1:25 and about1:70, between about 1:30 and about 1:60, between about 1:35 and about1:50. In one embodiment, the reactive reinforcing component has a vinylto functional hydride ratio of about 1:40. In another embodiment, thereactive reinforcing component has a vinyl to functional hydride ratioof about 1:20. In some embodiments, the reactive reinforcing componenthas a vinyl to functional hydride ratio of about 1:15. In someembodiments, the reactive reinforcing component has a vinyl tofunctional hydride (e.g., —CH═CH₂ of the one or more organopolysiloxanesto Si—H of the hydride functionalized polysiloxane) ratio of betweenabout 1:4 and about 1:100.

The language “cross-linking component” includes a component that, whenapplied to the reactive reinforcing component, catalyzes the in situformation of the film. Similarly, “cross-linking component” includes acomponent that, when applied to the reactive reinforcing component,facilitates in situ formation of the film

The term “catalyzes the in situ formation of a film” or “facilitates insitu formation of the film” includes causing a reaction to occur betweenthe reactive constituents of the reactive reinforcing component, suchthat a film is formed on the skin. Without being bound by theory, thecross-linking component induces a reaction between the one or moreorganopolysiloxanes and the hydride functionalized polysiloxane of thereactive reinforcing component causing the condensation of theseconstituents, such that a film is formed upon the skin.

In some embodiments, the film formed on skin is a polymerized film. Insome embodiments, the polymerized film has a crosslink density at theskin interface that is lower than that at the film surface. In aparticular aspect of this embodiment, the ratio of the cross-linkdensity at the skin interface and that at the film surface is between0.0001 and 0.9, for example, between 0.0001 and 0.1; 0.1 and 0.3; 0.3and 0.5; and 0.5 and 0.7; 0.7 and 0.9; 0.0010 and 0.8; 0.0020 and 0.7;0.0030 and 0.6; 0.0040 and 0.6; 0.005 and 0.5; 0.006 and 0.4; 0.007 and0.3; 0.008 and 0.2; and 0.009 and 0.1.

In some embodiments, the cross-linking component comprises a metalcatalyst, for example, a platinum catalyst, a rhodium catalyst or a tincatalyst. Examples of platinum catalysts include, for example, platinumcarbonyl cyclovinylmethylsiloxane complexes, platinumdivinyltetramethyldisiloxane complexes, platinumcyclovinylmethylsiloxane complexes, platinum octanaldehyde/octanolcomplexes and combinations thereof. An example of a rhodium catalystincludes Tris (dibutylsulfide) Rhodium trichloride. Examples of tincatalysts include tin II octoate, Tin II neodecanoate, dibutyltindiisooctylmaleate, Di-n-butylbis(2,4 pentanedionate)tin,di-n-butylbutoxychlorotin, dibutyltin dilaurate, dimethyltindineodecanoate, dimethylhydroxy(oleate)tin and tin II oleate.

In some embodiments, the cross-linking component further comprises avinyl substituted cyclic or linear organopolysiloxane or a vinylterminated siloxane. In some embodiments, the amount ofvinyl-substituted siloxane or vinyl terminated siloxane is a stabilizingamount of tetramethyltetravinylcyclotetrasiloxane ordivinyltetramethyldisiloxane or vinyl terminated siloxane or acombination thereof. The language “stabilizing amount” includes anamount that prevents the degradation of the catalyst and/or thecrosslinking component and/or the film. In some embodiments, thestabilizing amount of vinyl-substituted siloxane is less than about 10%,less than about 4%, less than about 3%, less than about 2%, less thanabout 1%, less than about 0.5% or less than about 0.2%. In someembodiments, the stabilizing amount of vinyl-terminated polysiloxane isabout 0.1%. In some embodiments, the stabilizing amount ofvinyl-terminated polysiloxane is about 1%.

In some embodiments, the viscosity of the reactive reinforcing componentis higher than the viscosity of the crosslinking component. In otherembodiments, viscosity of the reactive reinforcing component is lowerthan the viscosity of the crosslinking component. In yet otherembodiments, viscosity of the reactive reinforcing component is similarto the viscosity of the crosslinking component. In a particularembodiment, the viscosity of the reactive reinforcing component is atleast 1.5 times greater than the viscosity of the crosslinkingcomponent.

In some embodiments, the cross-linking component has a viscosity ofbetween about 1,000 and about 50,000 cSt or cP at 25° C.

In some embodiments, the catalyst is added as a solution and thesolution comprises between about 1.0 and about 5.0% of the cross-linkingcomponent, for example, about 1.5%, about 2.0%, about 2.5%, about 3.0%,about 3.5%, about 4.0% or about 4.5%. In one embodiment, the catalyst isabout 2.0% of the cross-linking component.

In some embodiments, the catalyst comprises between about 0.005 andabout 0.04% of the cross-linking component, for example, about 0.005%,about 0.010%, about 0.015%, about 0.020%, about 0.025%, about 0.030% orabout 0.035% or about 0.040%. In one embodiment, the catalyst is about0.02% of the cross-linking component.

In some embodiments, the catalyst is present in the cross-linkingcomponent in an amount of between about 100 ppm and about 500 ppm.

In some embodiments, the methods described herein comprise applying tothe subject a composition comprising:

-   -   a high viscosity vinyl-terminated dimethylpolysiloxane;    -   a low viscosity vinyl-terminated dimethylpolysiloxane;    -   alkyl-terminated silicon-hydride polysiloxane; and    -   a platinum-divinyltetramethyldisiloxane complex.        In one aspect, the composition may further comprise fumed        silica.

In some embodiments, the reactive reinforcing component and thecross-linking component are prevented from coming into contact prior touse. The reactive reinforcing component and the cross-linking componentcan be kept from coming into contact prior to use by usual means knownto one of skill in the art. In one embodiment, the composition is a twopart composition in which the reactive reinforcing component and saidcross-linking component are packaged in separate containers and mixedprior to use. In another embodiment, the reactive reinforcing componentis applied to the skin first, and the cross-linking component is appliedon top of the reactive reinforcing component. In yet another embodiment,the cross-linking component is applied to the skin first and thereactive reinforcing component is applied on top of the cross-linkingcomponent. In a further embodiment, the reactive reinforcing componentand the cross-linking component are packaged together in the samecontainer with a barrier between the two components, and are mixed whenthe components are extracted from the container.

The term “body” includes any part of the subject's body that can benefitfrom the formulations disclosed herein. Examples of the subject's bodyinclude the skin, the neck, the brow, the jowls, the eyes, the hands,the feet, the face, the cheeks, the breasts, the abdomen, the buttocks,the thighs, the back, the legs, the ankles, cellulite, fat deposits, andthe like.

The term “skin” includes the stratum corneum, epidermis and dermis ofthe subject's skin, which is the outer layer of the skin and includesthe stratified squamous epithelium composed of proliferating basal anddifferentiated suprabasal keratinocytes.

In one embodiment, the composition further comprises one or more of feelmodifiers, tack modifiers, spreadability enhancers, diluents, adhesionmodifiers, optics modifiers, particles, volatile siloxanes, emulsifiers,emollients, surfactants, thickeners, solvents, film formers, humectants,preservatives, pigments, cosmetic agents or therapeutic agents. In otherembodiments, the reactive reinforcing component and/or the cross-linkingcomponent further comprise one or more of feel modifiers, tackmodifiers, spreadability enhancers, diluents, adhesion modifiers, opticsmodifiers, particles, volatile siloxanes, emulsifiers, emollients,surfactants, thickeners, solvents, film formers, humectants,preservatives, pigments, cosmetic agents or therapeutic agents. One ofskill in the art could readily determine further appropriate additivesbased on the INCI dictionary, which is incorporated herein by referencein its entirety.

Examples of cosmetic or therapeutic agents include sunscreens (forexample, UV protecting agents) anti-aging agents, anti-acne agents,anti-wrinkle agents, spot reducers, moisturizers, anti-oxidants,vitamins.

In some embodiments, the emulsifier is SIMULGEL™.

In some embodiments of the invention, the non-reactive constituents(i.e. the organopolysiloxanes present that are not the vinyl or hydridecontaining polysiloxanes and the other nonvolatile liquid polymerconstituents) comprise less than 5% of the reactive reinforcingcomponent.

In some embodiments, the composition or film is administered first,followed by administration of the one or more additional cosmetic ortherapeutic agents. In some embodiments, the composition or film isadministered after the one or more additional cosmetic or therapeuticagents. In some embodiments, the film and the one or more additionalcosmetic or therapeutic agents are administered substantially at thesame time. In some embodiments, the composition or film is used todeliver the one or more additional cosmetic or therapeutic agents.

In some embodiments, a finishing formulation may be applied to thetherapeutic formulation during or after formation of the film on thebody. The term “finishing formulation” includes a composition comprisingcomponents that provide a desired tactile sensation or a desiredaesthetic look to the film after formation. For example, the finishingformulation may provide a silky, soft and/or smooth tactile sensation ora dewy, fresh, matte, shiny or luminescent aesthetic look afterapplication to the film.

In some embodiments, the finishing formulation comprises one or more ofoils, esters or ethers, for example, triglycerides, PPG-3 benzyl ethermyristate, Schercemol DISD ester, or particles, for example, nylon,silica and silicone elastomer beads. In some embodiments, the one ormore of these components comprise from about 0.5% to about 100% of thefinishing formulation.

In some embodiments, the finishing formulation is a cream, spray, foam,ointment, serum, gel or powder.

In some embodiments, the finishing formulation further comprises one ormore feel modifiers, tack modifiers, spreadability enhancers, diluents,adhesion modifiers, optics modifiers, particles, volatile siloxanes,emulsifiers, emollients, surfactants, thickeners, solvents, filmformers, humectants, preservatives, pigments, dyes (e.g., fluorescentdyes), cosmetic agents or therapeutic agents.

In some embodiments, the films and formulations described hereincomprise one or more pigments. These include natural or non-naturalcoloring agents or dyes. In one embodiment, the pigments are fluorescentdyes.

In some embodiments, the films and formulation further comprise apigment dispersion formulation. The language “pigment dispersionformulation” includes a formulations that are capable of providing oneor more pigments to the films or formulations as a separate component ofthe formulation or film. In some embodiments, the pigment dispersionformulation allows for an even distribution of the pigment in the filmsand formulations. In some embodiments, the pigment dispersionformulation comprises at least one reactive constituent. In someembodiments, the pigment dispersion formulation comprises at least onereinforcing constituent. In some embodiments, the pigment dispersionformulation comprises one or more of feel modifiers, tack modifiers,spreadability enhancers, diluents, adhesion modifiers, optics modifiers,particles, volatile siloxanes, emulsifiers, emollients, surfactants,thickeners, solvents, film formers, humectants, preservatives, pigments,cosmetic agents or therapeutic agents. In other embodiments, thereactive reinforcing component and/or the cross-linking componentfurther comprise one or more of feel modifiers, tack modifiers,spreadability enhancers, diluents, adhesion modifiers, optics modifiers,particles, volatile siloxanes, emulsifiers, emollients, surfactants,thickeners, solvents, film formers, humectants, preservatives, pigments,cosmetic agents or therapeutic agents.

In some embodiments, the pigment dispersion formulation is applied priorto or after the application of the reactive reinforcing component to theskin. In some embodiments, the pigment dispersion formulation is appliedprior to or after the application of the cross-linking component to theskin. In some embodiments, the pigment dispersion formulation is appliedin between the application of the reactive reinforcing component and thecross-linking component to the skin.

In some embodiments, the pigment dispersion formulation may be appliedto skin that has not been subjected to the application of a therapeuticformulation or film. For example, a subject may apply the pigmentdispersion formulation to the skin in the area around the therapeuticfilm or formulation, or the subject may apply the pigment formulation tothe skin in lieu of applying the therapeutic film or formulation.

In some embodiments, the invention pertains, at least in part, to a kitcomprising a therapeutic formulation comprising a reactive reinforcingcomponent and a cross-linking component. In some embodiments, the kit isa multi-compartment kit comprising at least two compartments in whichone compartment comprises the reactive reinforcing component and thesecond compartment comprises the cross linking component. In someembodiments, the kit further comprises instructions for use of the kit,one or more brushes, one or more swabs, a film removing cleanser or amirror. In some embodiments, the kit further comprises one or morefinishing formulations.

In some embodiments, the invention pertains, at least in part, to atherapeutic film prepared by a process comprising the steps of applyinga reactive reinforcing component to the body; and applying across-linking component to the reactive reinforcing component, in whichthe cross-linking component catalyzes an in situ cross-linking of thereactive reinforcing component.

In some embodiments, the invention pertains, at least in part, to atherapeutic film prepared by a process comprising the steps of applyinga cross-linking component to the body; and applying a reactivereinforcing component to the cross-linking component, in which thecross-linking component catalyzes an in situ cross-linking of thereactive reinforcing component.

In some embodiments, the film has the appearance of natural skin uponapplication to the skin. The language “appearance of natural skin”includes the perception that the film, when applied to the skin, has thelook, feel and texture of real skin and that the film treated skin hasthe physical properties (e.g., the elasticity and stiffness) of real(e.g., live) skin. A trained observer and/or a technician would be ableto determine whether the film upon application to the body has theappearance of natural skin. For example, a trained observer would beable to determine whether the film, upon application to the body,appears excessively shiny, or whether the film appears not to move withthe underlying musculature of the skin by, for example, breaking,buckling or deforming, in response to natural skin motion.

A technician would be able to determine whether the film has theappearance of natural skin upon application to the body. For example,the elasticity and stiffness of skin, with or without the film appliedto it, can be assessed by a wide variety of methods (Agache et al.,Arch. Dermatol. Rev., 269 (1980) 221), the teachings of which areincorporated herein by reference. For example, the DermaLab suction cupinstrument provides one common method to assess the mechanicalproperties of skin, and has previously shown younger skin to be lessstiff and more elastic than aged skin (Grahame et al. Clinical Science39 (1970) 223-238, the teachings of which are incorporated herein byreference). With this method, the stiffness of the skin is indicated bythe Young's Modulus, a measure calculated by the instrument based on thepressure required to suck skin up a predetermined distance.

In some embodiments, the Young's Modulus of the skin treated with thefilm is reduced by between about 5% to about 70%, for example, betweenabout 30% and about 60%, or between about 40% and about 50% compared tountreated skin. In some embodiments, the Young's Modulus of skin treatedwith the film is reduced by between about 5% and about 25% compared tountreated skin.

The elasticity of the skin is determined by the skin retraction time.The retraction time is obtained by measuring the time it takes for theskin to drop a predetermined distance towards its natural position,after the suction pressure is removed. In some embodiments, theretraction time of skin treated with the film is decreased by betweenabout 5% and about 75%, for example, between about 30% and about 60%, orabout 50% and about 65% when compared to untreated skin. In someembodiments, the retraction time of skin treated the film is decreasedby between about 5% and about 10% compared to untreated skin. In someembodiments, the retraction time of the skin treated with the filmapproaches the retraction time of the film alone.

In some embodiments, the film, upon application to the skin, has theappearance and physical properties of youthful, unblemished naturalskin. The language “youthful skin” includes skin that has mild or nodamage, as measured by the Griffith's score. The Griffith's score (GS),as shown below, is a quantitative measurement of the amount of skindamage subject has.

1. 0-1: No damage 2. 2-3: Mild damage 3. 4-5: Moderate damage 4. 6-7:Moderate to severe damage 5. 8-9: Severe damage

In some embodiments, youthful skin includes skin that has a Griffith'sscore of between about 0 and about 3.

In some embodiments, the subject's skin has a negative change inGriffith's score (ΔGS) of about 1, about 2, about 3, about 4, about 5,about 6, about 7 or about 8 after application of the film. In someembodiments, the subject's skin has a ΔGS of between about −0.5 andabout −3.0 upon application of the film. In one embodiment, thesubject's skin has a ΔGS between about −1 and about −1.5, between about−1.2 and about −1.3 (e.g., about −1.25) upon application of the film. Inanother embodiment, the subject's skin has a ΔGS of between about −2.0and about −3.0, for example, between about −2.0 and about −2.5, orbetween about −2.1 and about −2.2 (e.g., about −2.15) upon applicationof the film.

In other embodiments, the film, upon application to the skin, providesstiffness and elasticity such that the skin treated with the film appearsubstantially more similar to youthful skin than untreated skin. Theterm “elasticity” includes the skin's tendency to return to its originalshape once it's been deformed. The language “elasticity substantiallysimilar to youthful skin” includes the ability of the skin to return toits original shape once it's been deformed in a manner similar to thatof young skin. The term “stiffness” includes the skin's resistance todeformation. The language “stiffness substantially similar to youthfulskin” includes the ability of the skin to resist deformation in a mannersimilar to that of young skin. A technician would also be able todetermine whether the film, upon application to the body, has theaforementioned physical properties of youthful, unblemished, naturalskin by the techniques described above (e.g., using the Dermalab suctioncup instrument).

In some embodiments, the subject and/or observers of the subjectperceive an age reduction upon application of the film. In someembodiments, the perceived age reduction is about 1 year, about 2 years,about 3 years, about 4 years, about 5 years, about 6 years, about 7years, about 8 years, about 9 years, about 10 years, about 11 years,about 12 years, about 13 years, about 14 years or about 15 years lessthan the subject's actual age. In some embodiments, the perceived agereduction is about 7.5 years less than the subject's actual age uponapplication of the film. In other embodiments, the perceived agereduction is about 8.5 years less than the subject's actual age uponapplication of the film.

The language “the film is formed” and “film formation” includes theresults of the polymerization reaction that occurs upon the interactionof the reactive reinforcing component and the cross-linking component.Without being bound by theory, film formation is characterized by aphase transition from the viscous sol state of a mixture to that of acontinuous interconnected polymer state of film.

A technician could determine when the film is formed on the skin byusing routine methods. For example, rheological measurements using smallamplitude oscillatory shear can determine the continuous evolution ofthe viscoelastic properties, such as elastic modulus (G′), the viscousmodulus (G″) and the loss of tangent (tan 6) of the reacting mixturecontinuously through the film formation process. In some embodiments,the rheometer can be used to determine the cross over time between G′and G″ and the time when tan δ becomes frequency independent, which is ameasure of film formation. In some embodiments, the film is formedwithin at least about five minutes, for example, within about oneminute, about two minutes, about three minutes or about four minutes. Insome embodiments, the film is formed within at least about 10 secondsand about 3 minutes.

In some embodiments, the film has a Young's Modulus (e.g., tensilestrength) of between about 0.01 and about 1 MPa.

In some embodiments, the fracture strain of the film has a fracturestrain of at least about 150%.

In some embodiments, the film has a leather adhesive force of greaterthan about 20 N/mm, for example, greater than about 25 N/mm, greaterthan about 30 N/mm, greater than about 35 N/mm, greater than about 40N/mm, greater than about 45 N/mm, greater than about 50 N/mm, greaterthan about 55 N/mm, greater than about 60 N/mm, greater than about 65N/mm, greater than about 70 N/mm, greater than about 75 N/mm, or greaterthan about 80 N/mm. In one embodiment, the leather adhesive force isbetween about 50 and about 80 N/mm.

In some embodiments, the film has a hysteresis of less than about 10%for example, least than about 9%, less than about 8%, less than about7%, less than about 6%, less than about 5%, less than about 4%, lessthan about 3%, less than about 2%, less than 1% or about 0%.

In some embodiments, the film is between about 10 μm and about 1500 μmthick, for example, between about 50 μm and about 500 μm thick. In someembodiments, the film is less than about 100 μm thick. In someembodiments, the film is less than about 75 μm thick. The film thicknessmay be measured by methods known to one of skill in the art, forexample, by the combination of calipers and a calibrated microscope. Thethickness of the film may also be digitally measured from a micrographof the film cross-section. The microscope calibration allows for theconversion of measured pixelar distance into metric distance units.

In some embodiments, the film shrinks by less than between about 1 and30%, for example, between about 1 to about 15%. The amount of shrinkingmay be determined by methods known to one of skill in the art, forexample, by the Croll method (Croll, S. G. J. Coatings Tech. 52 (1980)35, the teachings of which are incorporated herein by reference). Inthis method the film is used to coat one side of a thin flexiblesubstrate. The amount of curve developed in the substrate due to theshrinking of the coating is used to calculate the magnitude of shrinkingof the coating (Francis et al., J Mater Sci 2002; 37:4717-31, theteachings of which are incorporated herein by reference.)

In some embodiments, the film is physiologically stable. The language“physiologically stable” includes the durability of the film uponexposure to normal skin conditions, for example, humidity, tears, sweator sebum. The physiological stability may be determined by methodstypically used by one of ordinary skill in the art, such as an uptaketest, which measures the change in weight of the film after exposure toa physiological factor. For example, the uptake test may employ aformulation of simulated sweat (e.g., 1× phosphate buffered salinesolution) or simulated sebum (e.g., 25% wax monoesters, 41%triglycerides, 16% free fatty acids and 12% squalene). In someembodiments, the weight of the film increases by less than about 10%,for example, less than about 9%, less than about 8%, less than about 7%,less than about 6%, less than about 5%, less than 4%, less than 3%, lessthan 2%, less than 1% or exhibits no increase upon exposure to humidity,tears, sweat or sebum.

In some embodiments, the film is used in combination with one or moreadditional therapeutic agents. In some embodiments, the additionaltherapeutic agent is a moisturizer, mineral oil, petroleum jelly, coaltar, anthralin, a corticosteroid, fluocinonide, vitamin D₃ analogues,retinoids, phototherapy, methotrexate, cyclosporine, a monoclonalantibody, pimecrolimus, tacrolimus, azathioprine, fluoruracil, salicylicacid, benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics or alpha-hydroxy acids. In someembodiments, the film is administered first, followed by administrationof the one or more additional therapeutic agents. In some embodiments,the film is administered after the one or more additional therapeuticagents.

In some embodiments, the film and the one or more additional therapeuticagents are administered substantially at the same time. In someembodiments, the film is used to deliver the one or more additionaltherapeutic agents.

In some embodiments, the film as maintained on the skin for about 1hour, about 2 hours, about 3 hours, about 4 hours, about 5 hours, about6 hours, about 7 hours, about 8 hours, about 9 hours, about 10 hours,about 11 hours, about 12 hours, about 13 hours, about 14 hours, about 15hours, about 16 hours, about 17 hours, about 18 hours, about 19 hours,about 20 hours, about 21 hours, about 22 hours, about 23 hours or about24 hours.

In some embodiments, the invention provides a kit for use in treating asubject with a dermatological disorder or treating a subject post-laseror light or chemical peel treatment, the kit comprising a) a reactivereinforcing component; b) a cross-linking component; and c) instructionsfor use. In some embodiments, the kit further comprises one or moreadditional therapeutic agents. In some embodiments, the kit is amulti-compartment kit comprising at least two compartments. In someembodiments, the reactive reinforcing component is in one compartmentand the cross-linking component is in a second compartment. In someembodiments, the kit further comprises one or more brushes, one or moreswabs, a film removing cleanser and/or a mirror.

In some embodiments, the invention pertains, at least in part, to a filmremoving cleanser for use in removing a therapeutic film, wherein saidfilm is prepared by a process comprising the steps of a) applying areactive reinforcing component to skin; and b) applying a cross-linkingcomponent to said reactive reinforcing component, wherein saidcross-linking component catalyzes an in situ cross-linking of thereactive reinforcing component.

In other embodiments, the invention pertains, at least in part, to afilm removing cleanser comprising a film wetting component, apenetration component, a film swelling component and a film releasecomponent.

The language “film removing cleanser” includes a cosmetic formulationthat, when applied to a therapeutic film, breaks down the components ofthe film such that the film may be removed from the body. In someembodiments, the film cleanser removes the film by wetting the film,penetrating the film, swelling the film and releasing the film from theskin.

The language “film wetting component” includes those components of thecleanser that allow the film to absorb liquid. In some embodiments, thefilm wetting component comprises caprylyl methicone, ethyl trisiloxaneor a combination thereof.

The language “penetration component” includes those components of thecleanser that allow the cleanser to permeate the film. Examples ofpenetration components include siloxane emulsifiers, caprylyl methicone,ethyl trisiloxane or a combination thereof.

The language “film swelling component” includes components of thecleanser which cause the film to expand. Examples of film swellingcomponents include caprylyl methicone, ethyl trisiloxane, isododecane ora combination thereof.

The language “film releasing component” includes components of thecleanser that cause the film to not adhere to the skin or body of thesubject to which the film is applied. Examples of film releasingcomponents include glycols, water or a combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the cleanser disrupts the film's mechanicalintegrity. The language “disrupt the film's mechanical integrity”includes the disturbance of the mechanical features that provide thefilm its unique properties (e.g., the stiffness, elasticity, elongation,adhesion and the like).

In some embodiments, the cleanser comprises a siloxane phase, anemulsifier phase and an aqueous phase. The language “siloxane phase”includes a component of the cleanser that comprises one or moresiloxanes, for example, caprylyl methicone and ethyl trisiloxane. Insome embodiments, the siloxane phase also includes isododecane andAerogel VM2270 (Dow Corning). The language “emulsifier phase” includes acomponent of the cleanser that comprises one or more emulsifiers, forexample, siloxane emulsifiers such as lauryl PEG-9polydiethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, PEG-35 Castor oil, or isododecaneand lauryl dimethicone/polyglycerin 3 cross polymer. The language“aqueous phase” includes a component of the cleanser that is soluble inwater, for example, water, propylene glycol, butylenes diglycol,glycerol or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the aqueous phaseincludes MPdiol glycol, preservatives (e.g., neolone PE), opticalparticles (e.g., silica and DMPA/isophthalic acid/SMDI copolymer & Green5) and structural particles (e.g., nylon-12).

In some embodiments, the siloxane phase is about 50% of the cleanser,the emulsifier phase is about 8% of the cleanser and the aqueous phaseis about 42% of the cleanser.

In some embodiments, the invention pertains, at least in part, to amethod of cleaning a body surface having a therapeutic film, comprisingapplying an effective amount of a film dissolving cleanser to the film,such that said film dissolves. In some embodiments, the body surface isthe skin.

In some embodiments, the invention pertains, at least in part, to aformulation for repairing a therapeutic skin applied to the skin inwhich the formulation comprises a) a reactive reinforcing component andb) a cross-linking component; wherein the cross-linking componentcatalyzes an in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing componentsuch that a film is formed on the skin.

The terms “repair” and “repairing” includes ameliorating imperfectionsin the therapeutic film after formation of the film on the skin. In someembodiments, the term “repair” includes mending or patching tears, gapsor breaks in the film. In some embodiments, the term “repair” includesreplacing a portion of the film that may have been removed from theskin. In some embodiments, the term “repair” includes re-adhering orre-attaching a portion of the film that may have come loose from theskin (e.g. de-laminated from the skin). In some embodiments, the term“repair” includes swelling the edges of the tear, gap or break in thefilm to make the film more malleable, such that the film may be able tobe reshaped.

In some embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to amethod for repairing a therapeutic film applied to skin by a)identifying an area of the film in need of repair; b) optionallysmoothing the edges of the film; and c) applying a formulation forrepairing the film, wherein the formulation comprises a reactivereinforcing component and a cross-linking component; wherein thecross-linking component catalyzes an in situ cross-linking of thereactive reinforcing component such that a film is formed on the skin,thereby repairing the therapeutic film.

The language “smoothing the edges of the film” includes removing,swabbing, swelling, brushing or grinding the edges of the film in thearea in need of repair to remove jagged or uneven portions of the film.

In some embodiments, the invention pertains to a kit comprising areactive reinforcing component, and a cross-linking component, whereinthe cross-linking component catalyzes an in situ cross-linking of thereactive reinforcing component such that a film is formed on the skin.In some embodiments, the invention pertains, at least in part, to a kitfor repairing a therapeutic film in which the kit comprises aformulation comprising a) a reactive reinforcing component and b) across-linking component wherein the cross-linking component catalyzes anin situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component such that afilm is formed on the skin.

In some embodiments, the kit is a multi-compartment kit comprising atleast two compartments. In some embodiments, the reactive reinforcingcomponent is in one compartment and the cross-linking component is in asecond compartment. In some embodiments, the kit further comprises oneor more brushes, one or more swabs, a film removing cleanser,instructions for use or a mirror. In some embodiments, the kit furthercomprises a pigment dispersion formulation.

Example 1 Formulations

Examples of formulations illustrating the two-step application methodare provided below. The reactive reinforcing component first step (e.g.,the treatment) includes formulations 60-140-1, 60-140-1B, 60-140-HP2, SK87/2, 60-140-LX2, SK 87/1, 48-196, 48-199, 60-211, 60-200-1N, 60-208,66-166-F, 66-167-E, 66-166-C, 66-169-3, 66-170, 79-23, 79-24b, 79-45,79-46, 79-41, 88-30-1, 83-16, 79-55a, 79-55b, 79-55c, 79-55d, 79-55e,79-55f, 79-55g, 83-54, 79-55h, 81-18, 81-19, 81-20, 81-21, 79-74, 80-23,79-88, 79-88-3A, 79-74-RD, 79-90-B, 88-70, 88-72, 88-75-2, 88-75-3,88-80, 88-85-1, 88-85-2, 88-83-V2, 88-83-V3 and 83-54 shown below.

Components of the formulations are commercially available. The followingtable provides the generic name for any trade name used throughout thisapplication.

International Nomenclature Cosmetic Tradename Ingredient (INCI) nameAerogel VM2270 Silica Silylate Aerosil 8200 ™ or Fumed silica modifiedwith Aerosil R8200 ™ hexamethyldisilazane Andisil C1000 ™ Silicondioxide + Dimethylpolysiloxane Andisil C1300 ™ Silicon dioxide +Dimethylpolysiloxane Andisil CE-4 ™ Vinyl Dimethicone Andisil MV 2,000 ™or Vinyl Dimethicone MV2000 Andisil VS 1,000 ™ Vinyl Dimethicone AndisilVS 10,000 ™ Vinyl Dimethicone Andisil VS 165,000 ™ Vinyl Dimethicone orAndisil VS165K Andisil VS 20,000 ™ Vinyl Dimethicone Andisil VS 250 ™Vinyl Dimethicone Andisil VS 500 ™ or Vinyl Dimethicone VS500 Andisil VS65,000 ™ or Vinyl Dimethicone VS65,000 Andisil XL-11 ™ HydrogenDimethicone, SiH Functional Andisil XL-1B ™ or Hydrogen Dimethicone, SiHFunctional XL-1B Aquadispersable Rutile Titanium dioxide TitaniumDioxide ™ Barium Sulfate HL Barium Sulfate Beaver UV/FluorescentAROMATIC HETEROCYCLE Pigment Cabosperse 1030K CAB-O-SPERSE ® 1030K is anaqueous dispersion of CAB-O-SIL ® L-90, a very low surface area, fumedsilica. It is electrostatically stabilized with Potassium Hydroxide andhas an alkaline pH. Carbopol Ultrez 21 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl AcrylateCrosspolymer Cetiol OE Dicapryl Ether Chronosphere Optical Silica andpolyurethane-40/silica and Brite or Chronosphere polyurethane-40 andgreen 5 Opticals/Opticals Brite Covacryl MV60 Sodium Polyacrylatecremaphor EL PEG-35 Castor Oil Crodamol STS PPG 3 Benzyl Ether MyristateDC 200 Fluid (1 cSt) Dimethicone DC 2-1184 fluid (DOW Trisiloxane (and)Dimethicone CORNING ® 2-1184 FLUID) DC 556 Phenyl Trimethicone DMF5 CSdimethicone DMS-V41 Poly(Dimethylsiloxane), Vinyl Terminated Dow 245Fluid (Dow Cyclopentasiloxane CORNING 245 Fluid) Dow 246 Fluid (DowCyclohexasiloxane CORNING 246 Fluid) Dow 9011 ElastomerCyclopentasiloxane (and) PEG-12 Dimethicone Blend (Dow CorningCrosspolymer 9011 Elastomer Blend) Dow Corning 9011 Cyclopentasiloxane(and) PEG-12 Dimethicone Silicone Elastomer Crosspolymer Blend ™ or DowElastomer Blend 9011 Dow 9045 Elastomer Cyclopentasiloxane (and)Dimethicone Blend or Dow Corning Crosspolymer 9045 Silicone ElastomerBlend ™ Dow Corning 200 Fluid Hexamethyldisiloxane 0.65 cSt ™ DowCorning 245 Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane Fluid ™ Dow Corning 5329 PEG-12Dimethicone Dow Elastomer Blend Dimethicone (and) DimethiconeCrosspolymer 9041 or DOW CORNING ® 9041 SILICONE ELASTOMER BLEND dowanolDPM Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether Dri-Flow Elite BN or Aluminum StarchOctenylsuccinate (and) DRY-FLO Elite BN Boron Nitride Flo-BeadsSE-3207B ™ Ethylene-methyl methacrylate copolymer Dow Corning FZ-3196Caprylyl Methicone Ganzpearl GMP-0830 ™ Acrylates CrosspolymerGranhydrogel O ™ Water (and) Glyceryl Polyacrylate (and) 1,3- ButyleneGlycol (and) PVM/MA (and) Propylparaben (and) Methylparaben GranpowderNylon ™ Nylon-12 Gransil EP-LS ™ Polysilicone-11 (and) Laureth-12Gransurf 90 Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone Iris C12-17 Alkanes IronOxide Tint or Iron Iron Oxides Oxide Tint Mixture Isododecane mixture ofhighly branched C12 isoparaffins, mainly the2,2,4,6,6-pentamethylheptane isomer (typically c.a. 85%). Jeechem BUGL ™or Butylene Glycol Jeen BUGL Jeecide cap 5 Phenoxyethanol, CaprylylGlycol, Potassium Sorbate, Aqua, Hexylene Glycol Jeensilc CPS-312 ™Cyclomethicone Kaolin USP BC2747 Kaolin KF6013 PEG-9 Dimethicone KTZXian Vistas ™ Titanium Dioxide (And) Mica (And) Iron Oxide (C.I. 77491);chemical name: Mica (and) Titanium Dioxide (and) Ferrous Oxide LabrafacCC ™ Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride LILAC ™ (Sonneborn) C14-22 AlkaneMPDiol Methyl Propanediol Neolone PE ™ Phenoxyethanol,Methylisothiazolinone Nylon Nylon 12 Nylon 10-I2 ™ Nylon 12 (And)Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate PC 075.3 Hydrogen DimethiconePermethyl 99A Isododecane Pink tint mix Iron Oxides Plantacare 818 UP ™Coco-Glucoside; Chemical Description is “C8-16 fatty alcohol glucoside”Platinum divinyl UPAC name “1,3-Diethenyl-1,1,3,3- complex (for exampletetramethyldisiloxane-platinum (1:1)”; Trade PT-50175F) name:“Platinum-divinyltetramethyldisiloxane complex”; Synonyms:Platinum(0)-1,3-divinyl- 1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane complex solution;pt(0)-1,3-divinyl-tetrame-disiloxane compl 0.100;1,3-Divinyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethyl- disiloxane-platinum (0) Pluracare ® L64 Poloxamer 184 (Emulsifier) PMX-1184 or Dimethicone and trisiloxaneXIAMETER ® PMX- 1184 Silicone Fluid Polyglycol P425 PPG-9 prestigepearlescent mixture of titanium and iron oxides of a beige beige colorPS123-KG Hydrogen Dimethicone RM 2051 or RM 2051 Sodium Polyacrylate(and) Dimethicone (and) Thickening Agent Cyclopentasiloxane (and)Trideceth-6 (and) PEG/PPG 18/18 Schercemol ™ 318 Ester IsopropylIsostearate Sepiplus 400 ™ Polyacrylate 13 (and) Polyisobutene (and)Polysorbate 20 Shin Etsu KF 6038 Lauryl PEG-9 PolymethylsiloxyethylDimethicone Shin Etsu KSG 820 Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3Crosspolymer Silsoft 034 caprylyl methicone silsoft ETS ethyltrisiloxane Simulgel EG ™ Sodium acrylate/acryloyldimethyl tauratecopolymer & Isohexadecane & Polysorbate 80 SIMULGEL NSHydroxyethylacrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer &squalane & polysorbate 60 Soft Bead B or Soft Ethylene/MethacrylateCopolymer Beads B Solagum AX Acacia senegal gum and xanthan gum SR 1000Resin Trimethylsiloxysilicate Tint Iron Oxides TMF 1.5 MethylTrimethicone Tween 20 Polysorbate 20 UCT-PS448.5 Polydimethylsiloxane,Vinyldimethyl Terminated Ultracolor Blue 1% dye Water and PropyleneGlycol and FD & C Blue 1 USG 102 Dimethicone/Vinyl DimethiconeCrosspolymer Veegum Pro Tromethamine Magnesium Aluminum Silicate VeegumUltra Granules Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Velvesil 125 ™Cyclopentasiloxane (and) C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerVelvet Veil 310 ™ Mica (and) Silica Vitamin-A complex retinol Vitamin-Ccomplex ascorbic acid Vitamin-E complex Tocopherol Xirona caribbean blueMica, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Tin OxideFormulation 60-140-1

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 DMS-V41 23.80 2Aerosil 8200 9.45 3 PS123-KG 12.00 4 UCT-PS448.5 5.55 5 Velvesil 1253.60 6 Gransil EP-LS 3.60 7 Soft Beads B 1.20 8 Sepiplus 400 1.20 9Water 27.00 10 Granhydrogel O 6.70 11 Granpowder 5.90 NylonProcedure:

Components 1-4 were hand mixed in a graduated 4-oz until mixture wasfree of white particulates. Subsequently, components 5-8 were added andthe mixture was confirmed as homogenous (Mixture A). In a separatevessel, components 9 and 10 were hand mixed until homogenous (MixtureB). Mixture B was added to Mixture A under strong agitation, provided bya 4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpm, then component 11 was added andthe mixing speed was to 1000 rpm and mix for 5 minutes. The mixture wasconfirmed as homogenous.

Formulation 60-140-1B

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 DMS-V41 22.60 2Aerosil 8200 8.94 3 PS123-KG 11.30 4 UCT-PS448.5 5.30 5 Velvesil 1253.42 6 Gransil EP-LS 3.42 7 Soft Beads B 1.20 8 Sepiplus 400 1.20 9Water 25.66 10 Granhydrogel O 6.36 11 Granpowder 5.60 Nylon 12 Cetiol OE5.00Procedure:

Components 1-4 were hand mixed in a graduated 4-oz and the mixture wasconfirmed as free of white particulates. Subsequently, components 5-8were added and the mixture was confirmed homogenous (Mixture A). In aseparate vessel, components 9 and 10 were hand mixed until homogenous(Mixture B). Mixture B to was added Mixture A under strong agitation,provided by a 4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpm, then components 11and 12 were added and the mixing speed was increased to 1000 rpm and mixfor 5 minutes. The mixture was confirmed as homogenous.

Formulation 60-140-HP2

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 UCT-PS448.5 32.97 2Aerosil 8200 12.82 3 PS123-KG 14.65 4 Velvesil 125 4.40 5 Gransil EP-LS4.40 6 Soft Beads B 1.47 7 Sepiplus 400 1.47 8 Granhydrogel O 20.63 9Granpowder 7.20 NylonProcedure:

Components 1-3 were hand mixed in a graduated 4-oz and the mixture wasconfirmed as free of white particulates. Subsequently, components 4-7were added the mixture was confirmed homogenous (Mixture A). In aseparate vessel, component 8 was mixed until homogenous (Mixture B).Mixture B to was added Mixture A under strong agitation, provided by a4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpm, then component 9 was added and themixing speed was increased to 1000 rpm and mix for 5 minutes. Themixture was confirmed as homogeneous.

Formulation SK 87/2

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 DMS V41 35.00 2Aerosil 8200 11.60 3 PS123-KG 5.20 4 Velvesil 125 11.20 5 Gransil EP-LS8.70 6 Water 6.70 7 Polyvinyl alcohol 2.00 8 Granhydrogel O 8.70 9Granpowder 6.10 Nylon 10 Silsoft 034 4.80Procedure:

Components 1-3 were hand mixed in a graduated 4-oz and the mixture wasconfirmed as free of white particulates. Subsequently, components 4 and5 were added and the mixture was confirmed as homogenous (Mixture A). Ina separate vessel, components 6 and 7 were hand mixed until homogenous(Mixture B). Mixture B was added to Mixture A under strong agitation,provided by a 4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpm, then components 8-10were added and the mixing speed was increased to 1000 rpm and mix for 5minutes. The mixture was confirmed as homogeneous.

Formulation 60-140-LX2

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 DMS V41 27.51 2Aerosil 8200 10.87 3 PS123-KG 3.47 4 UCT-PS448.5 13.41 5 Velvesil 1254.16 6 Gransil EP-LS 4.16 7 Soft Bead B 1.39 8 Sepiplus 400 1.39 9 Water21.45 10 Granhydrogel O 5.38 11 Granpowder 6.82 NylonProcedure:

Components were hand mixed 1-4 in a graduated 4-oz and the mixture wasconfirmed as free of white particulates. Subsequently, components 5-8were added and mixture was confirmed as homogenous (Mixture A). In aseparate vessel, components 9 and 10 were hand mixed until homogenous(Mixture B). Mixture B was added to Mixture A under strong agitation,provided by a 4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpm, then component 11 wasadded and the mixing speed was increased to 1000 rpm and mixed for 5minutes. The mixture was confirmed as homogeneous.

Formulation SK 87/1

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 DMS V41 36.90 2Aerosil 8200 12.30 3 PS123-KG 5.50 4 Velvesil 125 11.60 5 Gransil EP-LS9.10 6 Water 7.10 7 Polyvinyl alcohol 2.00 8 Granhydrogel O 9.10 9Granpowder 6.40 NylonProcedure:

Components 1-3 were hand mixed in a graduated 4-oz and the mixture wasconfirmed as free of white particulates. Subsequently, components 4 and5 were added and the mixture was confirmed as homogenous (Mixture A). Ina separate vessel, components 6 and 7 were hand mixed until homogenous(Mixture B). Mixture B was added to Mixture A under strong agitation,provided by a 4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpm, then components 8 and9 were added and the mixing speed was increased to 1000 rpm and mixedfor 5 minutes. The mixture was confirmed as homogeneous.

Formulation 48-196

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Andisil VS10,00024.46 2 Andisil VS165K 3.66 3 Aerosil 8200 9.72 4 Andisil XL-11 12.33 5Velvesil 125 3.70 6 Gransil EP-LS 3.70 7 Soft Beads B 1.23 8 Sepiplus400 1.23 9 Water 27.75 10 Granhydrogel O 6.87 11 Neolone PE 0.21 12Granpowder 4.11 Nylon 13 Tint 1.03Procedure:

Components 1-3 were mixed in a graduated 4-oz with a 4-blade propellerat 1000 RPM until homogenous (Mixture A) and the mixture was confirmedas homogenous. In a separate container components 4-8 were mixed with a4-blade propeller at 750 RPM until homogenous (Mixture B). In anothercontainer, components 9-11 were mixed with a 4-blade propeller at 750RPM until homogenous (Mixture C). Mixture B was added to Mixture C understrong agitation, provided by a 4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 750 rpm,then Mixture A was added to combined Mixtures B and C drop by drop.Finally, components 12 and 13 were added and the mixing speed increasedto 1000 RPM and mix for 10 minutes. The mixture was confirmed ashomogeneous.

Formulation 48-199

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Andisil VS10,00022.11 2 Andisil VS165K 3.31 3 Aerosil 8200 8.79 4 Andisil XL-11 11.15 5Velvesil 125 3.35 6 Gransil EP-LS 3.35 7 Soft Beads B 1.12 8 Sepiplus400 1.12 9 Water 25.09 10 Granhydrogel O 6.21 11 Neolone PE 0.19 12Granpowder 4.94 Nylon 13 Silsoft 034 9.29Procedure:

Components 1-3 were mixed in a graduated 4-oz with a 4-blade propellerat 1000 RPM until homogenous (Mixture A). In a separate container,components 4-8 were mixed with a 4-blade propeller at 750 RPM untilhomogenous (Mixture B). In another container, components 9-11 were mixedwith a 4-blade propeller at 750 RPM until homogenous (Mixture C).Mixture B to Mixture C was added under strong agitation, provided by a4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 750 rpm, then Mixture A was added tocombined Mixtures B and C drop by drop. Finally, components 12 and 13were added and the mixing speed was added to 1000 RPM and mixed for 10minutes. The mixture was confirmed as homogeneous.

Formulation 60-211

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Andisil C1000 33.662 Andisil C1300 6.73 3 Andisil XL-11 9.62 4 Velvesil 125 3.46 5 GransilEP-LS 3.46 6 Soft Beads B 1.15 7 Sepiplus 400 1.15 8 Water 25.97 9Granhydrogel O 6.42 10 Jeechem BUGL 3.85 11 Neolone PE 0.19 12Granpowder 3.85 Nylon 13 Tint 0.49Procedure:

Components 1-7 were mixed in a graduated 4-oz with a 4-blade propellerat 2000 RPM until homogenous (Mixture A). In a separate container,components 8-11 were mixed with a 4-blade propeller at 750 RPM untilhomogenous (Mixture B). Mixture B was slowly added to Mixture A understrong agitation provided by a 4-blade propeller at 2000 RPM. Components12 and 13 were added and the mixing speed was increased to 2000 RPM for5 minutes. The mixture was confirmed as homogeneous.

Formulation 60-200-1N

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Andisil C1000 33.882 Andisil C1300 7.65 3 Andisil XL-11 18.03 4 SR 1000 Resin 10.93 5 Iris2.19 6 Dri-Flow Elite BN 10.93 7 Barium Sulfate HL 4.37 8 Gransil EP-LS8.74 9 Sepiplus 400 2.19 10 Neolone PE 0.55 11 Tint 0.54Procedure:

Components 1-5 were mixed in a graduated 4-oz with a 4-blade propellerat 2000 RPM until homogenous (Mixture A). Components 6-9 were then addedand mixed with a 4-blade propeller at 2000 RPM until homogenous.Components 10 and 11 were added and the mixing speed was mixed at 2000RPM until homogeneous.

Formulation 60-208

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Andisil C1000 30.052 Andisil C1300 6.56 3 Andisil XL-11 22.95 4 SR 1000 Resin 10.93 5 Iris2.19 6 Dri-Flow Elite BN 10.93 7 Barium Sulfate HL 4.37 8 Gransil EP-LS8.74 9 Sepiplus 400 2.19 10 Neolone PE 0.55 11 Tint 0.54Procedure:

Components 1-5 were mixed in a graduated 4-oz with a 4-blade propellerat 2000 RPM until homogenous (Mixture A). Components 6-9 were then addedand mixed with a 4-blade propeller at 2000 RPM until homogenous.Components 10 and 11 were added and the mixing speed was mixed at 2000RPM until homogeneous.

Formulation 66-166-F

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 Aerosil 8200 ™8.43% 2 Andisil VS 10,000 ™ 21.22% 3 Andisil VS 165,000 ™ 3.17% 4Andisil XL11 ™ 10.34% 5 Velvesil 125 ™ 3.10% 6 Gransil EP-LS ™ 3.10% 7Flo-Beads SE-3207B ™ 1.03% 8 Sepiplus 400 ™ 1.03% 9 Water 23.28% 10Granhydrogel O ™ 5.75% 11 Neolone PE ™ 0.17% 12 Granpowder Nylon ™ 4.23%13 Ganzpearl GMP-0830 ™ 0.31% 14 Velvet Veil 310 ™ 0.21% 15Aquadispersable Rutile 0.21% Titanium Dioxide ™ 16 Yellow Iron Oxide0.09% 17 Red Iron Oxide 0.04% 18 Black Iron Oxide 0.01% 19 Dow Corning200 Fluid 14.29% 0.65 cSt ™Procedure:

Components 1-3 were mixed together as siloxane phase A. Into siloxanephase B, components 4-8 were mixed. Components 9-11 were combined as thewater phase. The water phase was slowly added to siloxane phase B andmixed until homogenous. Into this new phase, phase A was added veryslowly drop by drop. Once all of siloxane phase A was added, components12-19 were added to the formula and mix until homogenous.

Formulation 66-167-E

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Aerosil 8200 ™8.36% 2 Andisil VS 10,000 ™ 21.05%  3 Andisil VS 165,000 ™ 3.15% 4Andisil XL11 ™ 10.25%  5 Velvesil 125 ™ 3.08% 6 Gransil EP-LS ™ 3.08% 7Flo-Beads SE-3207B ™ 1.02% 8 Sepiplus 400 ™ 1.02% 9 Water 23.09%  10Granhydrogel O ™ 5.70% 11 Neolone PE ™ 0.17% 12 Granpowder Nylon ™ 4.20%13 Ganzpearl GMP-0830 ™ 0.31% 14 Velvet Veil 310 ™ 0.20% 15Aquadispersable Rutile 0.20% Titanium Dioxide ™ 16 Yellow Iron Oxide0.09% 17 Red Iron Oxide 0.04% 18 Black Iron Oxide 0.01% 19 LILAC ™(Sonneborn)   2% 20 Cetyl Dimethicone   5% 21 Granhydrogel O ™   8%Procedure:

Components 1-3 were mixed together as siloxane phase A. Into siloxanephase B components 4-8 were added. Components 9-11 were combined as thewater phase. The water phase was slowly added to siloxane phase B andmixed until homogenous. Into this new phase, phase A was added veryslowly drop by drop. Once all of siloxane phase A was added, components12-21 were added to the formula and mixed until homogenous.

Formulation 66-166-C

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Aerosil 8200 ™8.43% 2 Andisil VS 10,000 ™ 21.22% 3 Andisil VS 165,000 ™ 3.17% 4Andisil XL11 ™ 10.34% 5 Velvesil 125 ™ 3.10% 6 Gransil EP-LS ™ 3.10% 7Flo-Beads SE-3207B ™ 1.03% 8 Sepiplus 400 ™ 1.03% 9 Water 23.28% 10Granhydrogel O ™ 5.75% 11 Neolone PE ™ 0.17% 12 Granpowder Nylon ™ 4.23%13 Ganzpearl GMP-0830 ™ 0.31% 14 Velvet Veil 310 ™ 0.21% 15Aquadispersable Rutile 0.21% Titanium Dioxide ™ 16 Yellow Iron Oxide0.09% 17 Red Iron Oxide 0.04% 18 Black Iron Oxide 0.01% 19 GranhydrogelO ™ 14.29%Procedure:

Components 1-3 were mixed together as siloxane phase A. Into siloxanephase B components 4-8 were added. Components 9-11 were combined as thewater phase. The water phase was slowly added to siloxane phase B andmixed until homogenous. Into this new phase, phase A was very slowlyadded drop by drop. Once all of siloxane phase A was added, components12-19 was added to the formula and mixed until homogenous.

Formulation 66-169-3

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Ganzpearl GMP-0.16% 0830 ™ 2 Velvet Veil 310 ™ 0.10% 3 Aquadispersable 0.10% RutileTitanium Dioxide ™ 4 Yellow Iron Oxide 0.04% 5 Red Iron Oxide 0.02% 6Black Iron Oxide 0.01% 7 Gransil EP-LS ™ 0.76% 8 Andisil XL-11 ™ 8.61% 9Gransil EP-LS ™ 2.34% 10 Andisil C1000 ™ 33.51% 11 Andisil C1300 ™ 6.67%12 Andisil XL-11 ™ 1.59% 13 Velvesil 125 ™ 3.48% 14 Flo-Beads SE- 1.15%3207B ™ 15 Sepiplus 400 ™ 1.27% 16 Water 25.18% 17 Granhydrogel O ™6.22% 18 Jeechem BUGL ™ 3.75% 19 Neolone PE ™ 0.21% 20 Granpowder 3.83%Nylon ™ 21 KTZ Xian Vistas ™ 1.00%Procedure:

Components 1-8 were mixed together and homogenized at 26,000 RPM for 10minutes. After 10 minutes, component 9 was added and homogenized againfor 10 minutes at 26,000 RPM. To this homogenized mixture, components10-15 were added and mixed with an overhead stirrer at 2,000 RPM untilhomogenous in appearance (this is the siloxane phase). In a separatecontainer, components 16-19 were mixed until homogenous to form thewater phase. The water phase was added to the siloxane phase veryslowly, with continuous stirring at 2,000 RPM. Once the water phase wascompletely mixed in, components 20 and 21 were added to the formula andmixed at 2,000 RPM until homogenous.

Formulation 66-170

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Andisil C1300 ™8.92% 2 Andisil C1000 ™ 44.21% 3 Andisil XL-11 ™ 12.67% 4 Sepiplus 400 ™1.30% 5 Ganzpearl GMP-0830 ™ 0.18% 6 Velvet Veil 310 ™ 0.12% 7Aquadispersable Rutile 0.12% Titanium Dioxide ™ 8 Yellow Iron Oxide0.05% 9 Red Iron Oxide 0.02% 10 Black Iron Oxide 0.01% 11 Dow Corning9011 3.25% Silicone Elastomer Blend ™ 12 Dow Corning 9045 3.25% SiliconeElastomer Blend ™ 13 Dow Corning 245 2.62% Fluid ™ 14 Jeensilc CPS-312 ™0.65% 15 Water 9.49% 16 Plantacare 818 UP ™ 0.16% 17 Propylene Glycol6.60% 18 Glycerin 1.29% 19 Jeechem BUGL ™ 3.22% 20 Sodium Chloride 0.32%21 Nylon 10-I2 ™ 1.53%Procedure:

Components 1-10 were mixed together to create the siloxane phase A.Next, components 11-14 were mixed to create siloxane phase B. A waterphase was created by mixing components 15-20. The water phase was slowlyadded into siloxane phase B while mixing at 2,000 RPM to create phase C.Finally, phase C was mixed into siloxane phase A until homogenous.

Formulation 79-23

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Andisil VS 500 ™0.72 2 Andisil MV 2000 ™ 1.02 3 Andisil VS 65,000 ™ 17.20 4 AndisilXL-1B ™ 22.52 5 Aerosil R8200 ™ 11.77 6 Ganzpearl GMP- 0.19 0830 ™ 7Velvet Veil 310 ™ 0.13 8 Aquadispersable Rutile 0.13 Titanium Dioxide ™9 Yellow Iron Oxide 0.05 10 Red Iron Oxide 0.03 11 Black Iron Oxide 0.0112 Gransil EP-LS ™ 3.59 13 Velvesil 125 ™ 3.58 14 Flo-Beads SE- 1.023207B ™ 15 Sepiplus 400 ™ 1.10 16 Water 23.72 17 Granhydrogel O ™ 6.9918 Jeechem BUGL ™ 3.50 19 Sodium Chloride 0.35 20 Neolone PE ™ 0.35 21Granpowder Nylon ™ 2.05Procedure:

Components 1-5 were combined and mixed (Mixture A) in a dual asymmetriccentrifugal mixer at 2500 RPM while confirming that the mixture was freeof white particulates. Components 6-15 were mixed into Mixture A andmixed in a dual asymmetric centrifugal mixer. Mixture A was confirmed ashomogenous. In a separate vessel, components 16 and 20 were mixed with a4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpm until homogenous (Mixture B).Mixture B was added to Mixture A dropwise while mixing with a 4-blade 40mm propeller at 2000 rpm and the mixture was confirmed as homogenous.Component 21 was added to the product of Mixture A and Mixture B andmixed with 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 1000 rpm until homogenous.

Formulation 79-24b

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Andisil VS 500 ™0.72 2 Andisil MV 2000 ™ 1.07 3 Andisil VS 65,000 ™ 17.91 4 AndisilXL-1B ™ 23.15 5 Aerosil R8200 ™ 12.12 6 Ganzpearl GMP- 0.19 0830 ™ 7Velvet Veil 310 ™ 0.13 8 Iron Oxide Tint 0.22 9 Gransil EP-LS ™ 3.70 10Velvesil 125 ™ 3.70 11 Flo-Beads SE- 1.06 3207B ™ 12 Sepiplus 400 ™ 1.1113 Water 22.31 14 Granhydrogel O ™ 6.56 15 Jeechem BUGL ™ 3.28 16 SodiumChloride 0.33 17 Neolone PE ™ 0.33 18 Granpowder Nylon ™ 2.12Procedure:

Components 4, 8 and 9 were combined and homogenized until smooth at20000 RPM. Components 1-3, 6-7, 10-12 were added and mixed with a dualasymmetric centrifugal mixer at 2500 RPM for 6 minutes untilparticulates were no longer visible (Mixture A). In a separate vessel,components 13-17 were mixed with a 4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpmuntil homogenous (Mixture B). Mixture B was added to Mixture A dropwisewhile mixing with a 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 2000 rpm and the mixturewas confirmed as homogenous. Component 18 was added to the product ofMixture A and Mixture B and mixed with 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 1000rpm until homogenous.

Formulation 79-45

A 2:1 blend of Formulations 60-211 and 79-24b was mixed together with a4-blade 40 mm propeller at 2000 rpm for 2 minutes.

Formulation 79-46

A 1:2 blend of Formulations 60-211 and 79-24b was mixed together with a4-blade 40 mm propeller at 2000 rpm for 2 minutes.

Formulation 79-41

A 1:5 blend of Formulations 60-211 and 79-24b was mixed together with a4-blade 40 mm propeller at 2000 rpm for 2 minutes.

Formulation 88-30-1

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 VS500 0.68 2 MV20001.02 3 VS65,000 17.00 4 XL-1B 21.96 5 Aerosil R 8200 11.51 6 Dow 246Fluid 10.43 7 Crodamol STS 1.15 8 83-49 12.00 9 83-50 3.39 10 Cabosperse1030K 20.87Procedure:

Ingredients 1 through 7 were mixed using a propeller blade at 275 RPM toprepare phase A. In a separate vessel components 8 through 10 weremixed, using a propeller blade at 275 RPM, to prepare phase B. Phase Bwas mixed into phase A at 275 RPM until the emulsion is uniform. Anamount of 0.01% iron oxides was added to the final formulation to impartcolor. Formulation 83-49 and 83-50 are emulsions of VS 165,000 vinylsiloxane and XL-11 hydride functionalized siloxane, respectively,containing 65% siloxanes, 8% oleth-10 surfactant, and the balance water.

Formulation 83-16

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Gransil EP-LS ™ 3.52 Andisil XL-11 ™ 9.76 3 Andisil VS 1,000 ™ 25.53 4 Andisil VS 165,000 ™5.12 5 Aerosil R8200 ™ 10.23 6 Velvesil 125 ™ 3.51 7 Flo-BeadsSE-3207B ™ 1.17 8 Sepiplus 400 ™ 1.22 9 Granpowder Nylon ™ 3.9 10 Water25.47 11 Granhydrogel O ™ 6.32 12 Jeechem BUGL ™ 3.97 13 Neolone PE ™0.22 14 Iron Oxide Tint 0.08 MixtureProcedure:

Components 1 and 2 were combined and homogenized until smooth at 20000RPM

(Mixture A). Components 3 to 9 were added and mixed with a dualasymmetric centrifugal mixer at 2500 RPM for 6 minutes untilparticulates were no longer visible (Mixture B). Mixture A and Mixture Bwere combined and centrifuge mixed for 6 minutes at 2500 RPM (MixtureA+B). In a separate vessel, components 10 to 13 were mixed with a4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpm until homogenous (Mixture C).Mixture C was added to Mixture A+B dropwise while mixing with a 4-blade40 mm propeller at 400 rpm and the mixture was confirmed as homogenous.Component 14 was added to the product of Mixture A+B and Mixture C andmixed with 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 1000 rpm until homogenous.

Formulation 79-55a

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 Gransil EP-LS ™3.50 2 Andisil XL-11 ™ 8.17 3 Andisil VS 1,000 ™ 32.59 4 Andisil VS165,000 ™ 6.52 5 Andisil XL-11 ™ 3.04 6 Aerosil R8200 ™ 13.04 7 Sepiplus400 ™ 1.14 8 Water 21.76 9 Granhydrogel O ™ 6.40 10 Jeechem BUGL ™ 3.2011 Sodium Chloride 0.32 12 Neolone PE ™ 0.32 13 Iron Oxide Tint 0.01MixtureProcedure:

Components 1 and 2 were combined and homogenized until smooth at 20000RPM (Mixture A). Components 3 to 7 were added and mixed with a dualasymmetric centrifugal mixer at 2500 RPM for 6 minutes untilparticulates are no longer visible (Mixture B). Mixture A and Mixture Bwere combined and centrifuge mixed for 6 minutes at 2500 RPM (MixtureA+B). In a separate vessel, components 8 to 12 were mixed with a4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpm until homogenous (Mixture C).Mixture C was added to Mixture A+B dropwise while mixing with a 4-blade40 mm propeller at 400 rpm and the mixture was confirmed as homogenous.Component 13 was added to the product of Mixture A+B and Mixture C andmixed with 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 1000 rpm until homogenous.

Formulation 79-55b

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 Gransil EP-LS ™3.50 2 Andisil XL-11 ™ 8.17 3 Andisil VS 10,000 ™ 30.33 4 Andisil VS165,000 ™ 7.10 5 Andisil XL-11 ™ 5.49 6 Aerosil R8200 ™ 12.26 7 Sepiplus400 ™ 1.14 8 Water 21.76 9 Granhydrogel O ™ 6.40 10 Jeechem BUGL ™ 3.2011 Sodium Chloride 0.32 12 Neolone PE ™ 0.32 13 Iron Oxide Tint 0.01MixtureProcedure:

Components 1 and 2 were combined and homogenized until smooth at 20000RPM (Mixture A). Components 3 to 7 were added and mixed with a dualasymmetric centrifugal mixer at 2500 RPM for 6 minutes untilparticulates are no longer visible (Mixture B). Mixture A and Mixture Bwere combined and centrifuge mixed for 6 minutes at 2500 RPM (MixtureA+B). In a separate vessel, components 8 to 12 were mixed with a4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpm until homogenous (Mixture C).Mixture C was added to Mixture A+B dropwise while mixing with a 4-blade40 mm propeller at 400 rpm and the mixture was confirmed as homogenous.Component 13 was added to the product of Mixture A+B and Mixture C andmixed with 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 1000 rpm until homogenous.

Formulation 79-55c

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 Gransil EP-LS ™3.50 2 Andisil XL-1B ™ 8.17 3 Andisil VS 500 ™ 0.84 4 Andisil MV 2,000 ™1.29 5 Andisil VS 65,000 ™ 21.04 6 Andisil XL-1B ™ 17.82 7 AerosilR8200 ™ 14.20 8 Sepiplus 400 ™ 1.14 9 Water 21.76 10 Granhydrogel O ™6.40 11 Jeechem BUGL ™ 3.20 12 Sodium Chloride 0.32 13 Neolone PE ™ 0.3214 Iron Oxide Tint 0.01 MixtureProcedure:

Components 1 and 2 were combined and homogenized until smooth at 20000RPM (Mixture A). Components 3 to 8 were added and mixed with a dualasymmetric centrifugal mixer at 2500 RPM for 6 minutes untilparticulates are no longer visible (Mixture B). Mixture A and Mixture Bwere combined and centrifuge mixed for 6 minutes at 2500 RPM (MixtureA+B). In a separate vessel, components 9 to 13 were mixed with a4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpm until homogenous (Mixture C).Mixture C was added to Mixture A+B dropwise while mixing with a 4-blade40 mm propeller at 400 rpm and the mixture was confirmed as homogenous.Component 14 was added to the product of Mixture A+B and Mixture C andmixed with 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 1000 rpm until homogenous.

Formulation 79-55d

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 Gransil EP-LS ™3.50 2 Andisil XL-1B ™ 8.17 3 Andisil VS 250 ™ 1.29 4 Andisil MV 2,000 ™1.94 5 Andisil VS 20,000 ™ 24.52 6 Andisil CE-4 ™ 1.94 7 Andisil XL-1B ™0.33 8 Andisil XL-11 ™ 10.97 9 Aerosil R8200 ™ 14.20 10 Sepiplus 400 ™1.14 11 Water 21.76 12 Granhydrogel O ™ 6.40 13 Jeechem BUGL ™ 3.20 14Sodium Chloride 0.32 15 Neolone PE ™ 0.32 16 Iron Oxide Tint 0.01MixtureProcedure:

Components 1 and 2 were combined and homogenized until smooth at 20000RPM (Mixture A). Components 3 to 10 were added and mixed with a dualasymmetric centrifugal mixer at 2500 RPM for 6 minutes untilparticulates are no longer visible (Mixture B). Mixture A and Mixture Bwere combined and centrifuge mixed for 6 minutes at 2500 RPM (MixtureA+B). In a separate vessel, components 11 to 15 were mixed with a4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpm until homogenous (Mixture C).Mixture C was added to Mixture A+B dropwise while mixing with a 4-blade40 mm propeller at 400 rpm and the mixture was confirmed as homogenous.Component 16 was added to the product of Mixture A+B and Mixture C andmixed with 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 1000 rpm until homogenous.

Formulation 79-55e

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 Gransil EP-LS ™3.50 2 Andisil XL-1B ™ 8.17 3 Andisil VS 250 ™ 1.29 4 Andisil MV 2,000 ™1.94 5 Andisil VS 65,000 ™ 22.91 6 Andisil XL-1B ™ 6.78 7 AndisilXL-11 ™ 8.07 8 Aerosil R8200 ™ 14.20 9 Sepiplus 400 ™ 1.14 10 Water21.76 11 Granhydrogel O ™ 6.40 12 Jeechem BUGL ™ 3.20 13 Sodium Chloride0.32 14 Neolone PE ™ 0.32 15 Iron Oxide Tint 0.01 MixtureProcedure:

Components 1 and 2 were combined and homogenized until smooth at 20000RPM (Mixture A). Components 3 to 9 were added and mixed with a dualasymmetric centrifugal mixer at 2500 RPM for 6 minutes untilparticulates are no longer visible (Mixture B). Mixture A and Mixture Bwere combined and centrifuge mixed for 6 minutes at 2500 RPM (MixtureA+B). In a separate vessel, components 10 to 14 were mixed with a4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpm until homogenous (Mixture C).Mixture C was added to Mixture A+B dropwise while mixing with a 4-blade40 mm propeller at 400 rpm and the mixture was confirmed as homogenous.Component 15 was added to the product of Mixture A+B and Mixture C andmixed with 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 1000 rpm until homogenous.

Formulation 79-55f

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 Gransil EP-LS ™3.50 2 Andisil XL-1B ™ 8.17 3 Andisil VS 250 ™ 1.34 4 Andisil VS65,000 ™ 23.74 5 Andisil XL-1B ™ 7.03 6 Andisil XL-11 ™ 8.36 7 AerosilR8200 ™ 14.71 8 Sepiplus 400 ™ 1.14 9 Water 21.76 10 Granhydrogel O ™6.40 11 Jeechem BUGL ™ 3.20 12 Sodium Chloride 0.32 13 Neolone PE ™ 0.3214 Iron Oxide Tint 0.01 MixtureProcedure:

Components 1 and 2 were combined and homogenized until smooth at 20000RPM (Mixture A). Components 3 to 8 were added and mixed with a dualasymmetric centrifugal mixer at 2500 RPM for 6 minutes untilparticulates are no longer visible (Mixture B). Mixture A and Mixture Bwere combined and centrifuge mixed for 6 minutes at 2500 RPM (MixtureA+B). In a separate vessel, components 9 to 13 were mixed with a4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpm until homogenous (Mixture C).Mixture C was added to Mixture A+B dropwise while mixing with a 4-blade40 mm propeller at 400 rpm and the mixture was confirmed as homogenous.Component 14 was added to the product of Mixture A+B and Mixture C andmixed with 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 1000 rpm until homogenous.

Formulation 79-55g

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 Gransil EP-LS ™3.50 2 Andisil XL-1B ™ 8.17 3 Andisil VS 250 ™ 1.29 4 Andisil MV 2,000 ™1.94 5 Andisil VS 20,000 ™ 22.91 6 Andisil XL-1B ™ 6.78 7 AndisilXL-11 ™ 8.07 8 Aerosil R8200 ™ 14.20 9 Sepiplus 400 ™ 1.14 10 Water21.76 11 Granhydrogel O ™ 6.40 12 Jeechem BUGL ™ 3.20 13 Sodium Chloride0.32 14 Neolone PE ™ 0.32 15 Iron Oxide Tint 0.01 MixtureProcedure:

Components 1 and 2 were combined and homogenized until smooth at 20000RPM (Mixture A). Components 3 to 9 were added and mixed with a dualasymmetric centrifugal mixer at 2500 RPM for 6 minutes untilparticulates are no longer visible (Mixture B). Mixture A and Mixture Bwere combined and centrifuge mixed for 6 minutes at 2500 RPM (MixtureA+B). In a separate vessel, components 10 to 14 were mixed with a4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpm until homogenous (Mixture C).Mixture C was added to Mixture A+B dropwise while mixing with a 4-blade40 mm propeller at 400 rpm and the mixture was confirmed as homogenous.Component 15 was added to the product of Mixture A+B and Mixture C andmixed with 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 1000 rpm until homogenous.

Formulation 83-54

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 Andisil VS 10,000 ™27.58 2 Andisil VS 165,000 ™ 6.46 5 Andisil XL-11 ™ 13.50 6 AerosilR8200 ™ 17.50 7 Labrafac CC ™ 3.00 7 Sepiplus 400 ™ 1.44 8 Water 29.29 9Plantacare 818UP ™ 0.50 11 Sodium Chloride 0.36 12 Neolone PE ™ 0.36 13Iron Oxide Tint 0.01 MixtureProcedure:

Components 1 to 7 were added and mixed with a dual asymmetriccentrifugal mixer at 2500 RPM for 6 minutes until particulates are nolonger visible (Mixture A). In a separate vessel, components 8 to 12were mixed with a 4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpm until homogenous(Mixture B). Mixture B was added to Mixture A dropwise while mixing witha 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 400 rpm and the mixture was confirmed ashomogenous. Component 13 was added to the product of Mixture A andMixture B and mixed with 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 1000 rpm untilhomogenous.

Formulation 79-55h

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 Gransil EP-LS ™3.50 2 Andisil XL-1B ™ 8.15 3 Andisil VS 250 ™ 1.25 4 Andisil MV 2,000 ™1.85 5 Andisil VS 20,000 ™ 24.40 6 Andisil CE-4 ™ 1.85 7 Andisil XL-1B ™0.30 8 Andisil XL-11 ™ 10.80 9 Aerosil R8200 ™ 14.20 10 Sepiplus 400 ™1.14 11 Water 21.50 12 Granhydrogel O ™ 6.30 13 Jeechem BUGL ™ 3.15 14Sodium Chloride 0.30 15 Neolone PE ™ 0.30 16 Beaver UV/Fluorescent 1.00PigmentProcedure:

Components 1 and 2 were combined and homogenized until smooth at 20000RPM (Mixture A). Components 3 to 10 were added and mixed with a dualasymmetric centrifugal mixer at 2500 RPM for 6 minutes untilparticulates are no longer visible (Mixture B). Mixture A and Mixture Bwere combined and centrifuge mixed for 6 minutes at 2500 RPM (MixtureA+B). In a separate vessel, components 11 to 15 were mixed with a4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpm until homogenous (Mixture C).Mixture C was added to Mixture A+B dropwise while mixing with a 4-blade40 mm propeller at 400 rpm and the mixture was confirmed as homogenous.Component 15 was added to the product of Mixture A+B and Mixture C andmixed with 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 1000 rpm until homogenous.

Formulation 81-18

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Dow 9011 Elastomer10.45 Blend 2 Dow 9045 Elastomer 10.45 Blend 3 Dow 245 Fluid 8.4 4Jeensilc CPS-312 2.09 5 PT-50175F 1.00 6 Water 30.33 7 Plantacare 818 UP0.55 8 Neolone PE 0.21 9 Propylene Glycol 20.87 10 Glycerin 4.16 11Jeechem BUGL 10.44 12 Sodium Chloride 1.05Procedure:

Components 1-5 were mixed in a glass beaker at 2000 rpm with 4-blade 40mm propeller for 2 minutes until mixture was homogeneous (Mixture A).Separately, components 6-12 were mixed until homogenous (Mixture B).Mixture B was added to Mixture A under strong agitation provided by a4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 2000 rpm until homogeneous. The finalformulation was further homogenized for 2 minutes.

Formulation 81-19

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Dow 9011 Elastomer10.45 Blend 2 Dow 9045 Elastomer 10.45 Blend 3 Dow 245 Fluid 8.4 4Jeensilc CPS-312 2.09 5 PT-50175F 1.00 6 Water 29.83 7 Plantacare 818 UP0.55 8 Neolone PE 0.21 9 Propylene Glycol 20.87 10 Glycerin 4.16 11Jeechem BUGL 10.44 12 Sodium Chloride 1.05 13 Nylon 10-12 0.5Procedure:

Components 1-5 were mixed in a glass beaker at 2000 rpm with 4-blade 40mm propeller for 2 minutes until mixture was homogeneous (Mixture A).Separately, components 6-12 were mixed until homogenous (Mixture B).Mixture B was added to Mixture A under strong agitation provided by a4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 2000 rpm until homogeneous. Component 13 wasthen added and the resulting mixture was homogenized for 2 minutes.

Formulation 81-20

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Dow 9011 Elastomer10.45 Blend 2 Dow 9045 Elastomer 10.45 Blend 3 Dow 245 Fluid 8.4 4Jeensilc CPS-312 2.09 5 PT-50175F 1.00 6 Water 29.33 7 Plantacare 818 UP0.55 8 Neolone PE 0.21 9 Propylene Glycol 20.87 10 Glycerin 4.16 11Jeechem BUGL 10.44 12 Sodium Chloride 1.05 13 Nylon 10-12 1.0Procedure:

Components 1-5 were mixed in a glass beaker at 2000 rpm with 4-blade 40mm propeller for 2 minutes until mixture was homogeneous (Mixture A).Separately, components 6-12 were mixed until homogenous (Mixture B).Mixture B was added to Mixture A under strong agitation provided by a4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 2000 rpm until homogeneous. Component 13 wasthen added and the resulting mixture was homogenized for 2 minutes.

Formulation 81-21

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Dow 9011 Elastomer10.45 Blend 2 Dow 9045 Elastomer 10.45 Blend 3 Dow 245 Fluid 8.4 4Jeensilc CPS-312 2.09 5 PT-50175F 1.00 6 Water 27.33 7 Plantacare 818 UP0.55 8 Neolone PE 0.21 9 Propylene Glycol 20.87 10 Glycerin 4.16 11Jeechem BUGL 10.44 12 Sodium Chloride 1.05 13 Nylon 10-12 3.0Procedure:

Components 1-5 were mixed in a glass beaker at 2000 rpm with 4-blade 40mm propeller for 2 minutes until mixture was homogeneous (Mixture A).Separately, components 6-12 were mixed until homogenous (Mixture B).Mixture B was added to Mixture A under strong agitation provided by a4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 2000 rpm until homogeneous. Component 13 wasthen added and the resulting mixture was homogenized for 2 minutes.

Formulation 79-74

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 Andisil VS 10,000 ™27.58 2 Andisil VS 165,000 ™ 6.46 5 Andisil XL-11 ™ 13.50 6 AerosilR8200 ™ 17.50 7 Schercemol ™ 318 Ester 3.00 7 Sepiplus 400 ™ 1.44 8Water 29.29 9 Plantacare 818UP ™ 0.50 11 Sodium Chloride 0.36 12 NeolonePE ™ 0.36 13 Iron Oxide Tint Mixture 0.01Procedure:

Components 1 to 7 were added and mixed with a dual asymmetriccentrifugal mixer at 2500 RPM for 6 minutes until particulates are nolonger visible (Mixture A). In a separate vessel, components 8 to 12were mixed with a 4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpm until homogenous(Mixture B). Mixture B was added to Mixture A dropwise while mixing witha 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 400 rpm and the mixture was confirmed ashomogenous. Component 13 was added to the product of Mixture A andMixture B and mixed with 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 1000 rpm untilhomogenous.

Pigment Dispersion Formulation 80-23

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Dow 9011 Elastomer10 Blend 2 Dow 9045 Elastomer 10 Blend 3 Dow 245 Fluid 10 4 Water 27 5Plantacare 818 UP 0.5 6 Neolone PE 0.5 7 Propylene Glycol 20 8 Glycerin4 9 Jeechem BUGL 10 10 Sodium Chloride 1 11 Nylon 4.5 12 Tint 2.5Procedure:

Components 1-3 were mixed in a glass beaker at 2000 rpm with 4-blade 40mm propeller for 2 minutes until homogenous (Mixture A). Separately,components 5-10 were mixed until homogenous (Mixture B). Mixture wasadded B to Mixture A under strong agitation, provided by a 4-blade, 40mm propeller at 2000 rpm until homogeneous. Components 11 and 12 werethen added and mix at 200 rpm and until homogeneous. The final mixturewas then homogenized for 2 minutes.

Formulation 79-88

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 Andisil VS 10,000 ™27.59 2 Andisil VS 165,000 ™ 6.46 3 Andisil XL-11 ™ 13.50 4 AerosilR8200 ™ 17.50 5 Labrafac CC ™ 3.00 6 Sepiplus 400 ™ 1.44 7 Water 29.29 8Plantacare 818UP ™ 0.50 9 Sodium Chloride 0.36 10 Neolone PE ™ 0.36Procedure:

Components 1 to 4 were combined and mixed with KitchenAid mixer for 5hours. Subsequently the mixture was vacuumed overnight. Components 5 and6 were then added and the mixture was homogenized in a dual asymmetriccentrifugal mixer at 2500 RPM. In a separate vessel, components 7 to 10were mixed with a 4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpm until homogenous(Mixture B). Mixture B was added to Mixture A dropwise while mixing witha 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 500 rpm and the mixture was confirmed ashomogenous.

Formulation 79-88-3A

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 Andisil VS 10,000 ™27.59 2 Andisil VS 165,000 ™ 6.46 3 Andisil XL-11 ™ 13.50 4 AerosilR8200 ™ 17.50 5 Labrafac CC ™ 3.00 6 Simulgel EG ™ 1.44 7 Water 29.29 8Plantacare 818UP ™ 0.50 9 Sodium Chloride 0.36 10 Neolone PE ™ 0.36Procedure:

Components 1 to 4 were combined and mixed with KitchenAid mixer for 5hours.

Subsequently the mixture was vacuumed overnight. Components 5 and 6 werethen added and the mixture was homogenized in a dual asymmetriccentrifugal mixer at 2500 RPM. In a separate vessel, components 7 to 10were mixed with a 4-blade, 40 mm propeller at 550 rpm until homogenous(Mixture B). Mixture B was added to Mixture A dropwise while mixing witha 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 500 rpm and the mixture was confirmed ashomogenous.

Formulation 79-74-RD

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 Andisil VS 500 ™0.52 2 Andisil MV 2000 ™ 0.80 3 Andisil VS 65,000 ™ 13.04 4 AndisilXL-1B ™ 16.84 5 Aerosil R8200 ™ 8.80 6 Water 50.00 7 Veegum Pro 4.00 8Solagum AX 1.00 9 Dow Corning 5329 5.00Procedure:

Components 1 to 5 were combined and mixed under vacuum (Mixture A). In aseparate vessel, components 6 to 7 were mixed with a 4-blade, 40 mmpropeller at 550 rpm until the mixture was homogenous and theparticulates were fully wetted (Mixture B). Component 8 was added toMixture B and mixed in with a 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 500 rpm untilthe mixture thickened and became homogenous. Component 9 was added toMixture B and mixed in with a 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 500 rpm for 10minutes. Mixture A was added slowly to Mixture B under continuous mixingat 500 rpm. The product was homogenized for 5 minutes at 10,000 rpm.

Formulation 79-90-B

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 Andisil VS 500 ™0.68 2 Andisil MV 2000 ™ 1.04 3 Andisil VS 65,000 ™ 16.95 4 AndisilXL-1B ™ 21.89 5 Aerosil R8200 ™ 11.44 6 Water 40.00 7 Veegum Pro 4.00 8Solagum AX 1.00 9 Dow Corning 5329 3.00Procedure:

Components 1 to 5 were combined and mixed under vacuum (Mixture A). In aseparate vessel, components 6 to 7 were mixed with a 4-blade, 40 mmpropeller at 550 rpm until the mixture was homogenous and theparticulates were fully wetted (Mixture B). Component 8 was added toMixture B and mixed in with a 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 500 rpm untilthe mixture thickened and became homogenous. Component 9 was added toMixture B and mixed in with a 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 500 rpm for 10minutes. Mixture A was added slowly to Mixture B under continuous mixingat 500 rpm. The product was homogenized for 5 minutes at 10,000 rpm.

Formulation 88-70

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Andisil VS10,00028.7% 2 Andisil 6.7% VS165,000 3 Andisil XL-11 14.0% 5 Aerosil R820018.2% 6 KF6013 2.1% 7 TMF 1.5 2.3% 8 USG 102 2.3% 9 DI water 22.3% 10Glycerin 1.1% 11 Jeen BUGL 1.2% 12 Jeecide Cap-5 1.0%Procedure:

Components 1-8 (part A) and components 9-11 (part B). Part B wasintroduced to part A while mixing part A with a flat propeller blade at500 RPM. The resulting solution was mixed until a uniform emulsionformed. Component 12 was subsequently added to the emulsion.

Formulation 88-72

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Andisil VS10,00028.60% 2 Andisil 6.69% VS165,000 3 Andisil XL-11 13.99% 5 Aerosil R820018.16% 6 KF6013 2.08% 7 TMF 1.5 2.25% 8 USG 102 2.35% 9 Pink tint mix0.02% 10 DI water 22.25% 11 Glycerin 1.16% 12 Jeen BUGL 1.24% 13 VeegumUltra 0.11% Granules 14 Kaolin USP 0.10% BC2747 15 Jeecide Cap-5 1.00%Procedure:

Components 1-9 (Phase A) were mixed separately from components 10-14(Phase B). Phase B was added to Phase A while mixing at 500 RPM using a4 paddle mixing blade, followed by homogenization using a Silversonhomogenizer for 1 hour at 3000 to 5000 RPM. Subsequently, component 15was added using mixing blade at 200 rpm.

Formulation 88-75-2

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 Andisil VS10,00021.39% 2 Andisil 5.00% VS165,000 3 Andisil XL-11 10.47% 4 Aerosil R820013.58% 5 RM2051 1.95% 6 DC 556 3.12% 7 FZ3196 3.11% 8 Squalane 1.85% 9USG 102 6.90% 10 Jeechem BUGL 1.85% 11 DI water 29.03% 12 PolyglycolP425 1.22% 13 Jeecide Cap-5 0.52%Procedure:

Components 1-4 (Phase A) were mixed. Separately, components 5-9 werealso mixed (Phase B) until a uniform dispersion was formed. Components10-12 (Phase C) were also mixed separately. Phase C was slowlyintroduced into Phase B, while mixing at 700 RPM with 4 blade propellerrod to create a uniform emulsion (Phase D). Phase D was slowlyintroduced into Phase A at 700 RPM until uniform, and the resultingformulation was mixed for 5 minutes. Component 13 was added and mixedfor 2 minutes.

Formulation 88-75-3

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 Andisil VS10,00018.64% 2 Andisil 4.36% VS165,000 3 Andisil XL-11 9.12% 4 Aerosil R820011.84% 5 RM2051 2.21% 6 DC 556 3.53% 7 FZ3196 3.52% 8 Squalane 2.10% 9USG 102 7.81% 10 Jeechem BUGL 2.10% 11 DI water 32.85% 12 PolyglycolP425 1.38% 13 Jeecide Cap-5 0.54%Procedure:

Components 1-4 (Phase A) were mixed. Components 5-9 (Phase B) were mixedseparately from Phase A until a uniform dispersion was formed.Components 10-12 (Phase C) were also mixed separately from Phase A andPhase B. Phase C was slowly introduced into Phase B, while mixing at 700RPM with 4 blade propeller rod to create a uniform emulsion (Phase D).Phase D was slowly introduced to Phase A at 700 RPM until uniform, andmixed for 5 minutes. Component 13 was then introduced to the resultingformulation and mixed for 2 minutes, followed by homogenization at 5000RPM for 15 minutes.

Formulation 88-80

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 Andisil VS10,00012.72%  2 Andisil 2.98% VS165,000 3 Andisil XL-11 6.23% 4 Aerosil R82008.08% 5 RM2051 2.79% 6 DC 556 4.45% 7 FZ3196 4.44% 8 Squalane 2.64% 9USG 102 9.85% 10 Jeechem BUGL 2.64% 11 DI water 41.44%  12 PolyglycolP425 1.74% 13 Jeecide Cap-5 0.005% Procedure:

Components 1-4 (Phase A) were mixed. Components 5-9 (Phase B) were mixedseparately from Phase A until a uniform dispersion was formed.Components 10-12 (Phase C) were also mixed separately from Phase A andPhase B. Phase C was slowly introduced into Phase B, while mixing at 700RPM with 4 blade propeller rod to create a uniform emulsion (Phase D).Component 13 was added to Phase D and mixed for 2 minutes. The resultingemulsion was lowly introduced into Phase A at 700 RPM until uniform, andmixed for 5 minutes, followed by homogenization at 9000 RPM for 7minutes.

Formulation 88-85-1

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 RM 2051 3.28% 2 FZ3196 4.92% 3 USG 102 12.11% 4 water 48.83% 5 Jeecide CAP-5 0.87% 6Andisil VS10,000 12.72% 7 Andisil 2.98% VS165,000 8 Andisil XL-11 6.23%9 Aerosil R8200 8.08%Procedure:

Components 1-3 (Phase A) were mixed. Component 4 was added while mixingPhase A, until a white emulsion formed. Components 6-9 (Phase B) weremixed and Phase B was subsequently added to the emulsion and mixed for 5minutes at 1300 RPM. The resulting formulation was homogenized(Silverson) for 5 minutes and component 5 was added, followed by mixingfor 2 minutes at 700 RPM with a propeller blade.

Formulation 88-85-2

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 RM 2051 2.62% 2 FZ3196 3.93% 3 USG 102 9.68% 4 water 39.03%  5 Jeecide CAP-5 0.78% 6Andisil VS10,000 18.6% 7 Andisil  4.4% VS165,000 8 Andisil XL-11  9.1% 9Aerosil R8200 11.8%Procedure:

Components 1-3 (Phase A) were mixed. Component 4 was added while mixingphase A until a white emulsion formed. Components, 6-9 (Phase B) weremixed separately and subsequently added to the emulsion while mixing at1300 RPM for 5 minutes. The mixture was homogenized (Silverson) for 5minutes. Component 5 was added and the resulting formulation was mixedfor 2 minutes at 700 RPM with a propeller blade.

Formulation 88-83-V2

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 RM 2051 3.3% 2 FZ3196 3.3% 3 DC 2-1184 fluid 10.0% 4 USG 102 3.3% 5 water 46.3% 6 JeecideCAP-5 0.3% 7 Andisil VS10,000 14.1% 8 Andisil 3.3% VS165,000 9 AndisilXL-11 6.9% 10 Aerosil R8200 9.0%Procedure:

Components 1-4 were mixed (Phase A), followed by addition of component5, until a white emulsion formed. Component 6 was added to the emulsionand mixed for 5 minutes (emulsion base). Components 7-10 (Phase B) weremixed separately and added to the emulsion base at 1300 RPM, followed bymixing for 5 minutes and homogenization (Silverson) for 10 minutes.

Formulation 88-83-V3

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component (%) 1 RM 2051 3.3% 2 DC2-1184 fluid 13.3% 3 water 49.7% 4 Jeecide CAP-5 0.3% 5 Andisil VS10,00014.1% 6 Andisil 3.3% VS165,000 7 Andisil XL-11 6.9% 8 Aerosil R8200 9.0%Procedure:

Components 1 and 2 were mixed (Phase A), followed by addition ofcomponent 3, until a white emulsion formed. Component 4 was added to theemulsion and mixed for 5 minutes (emulsion base). Components 5-8 (PhaseB) were mixed separately and added to the emulsion base at 1300 RPM,followed by mixing for 5 minutes and homogenization (Silverson) for 10minutes.

Formulation 83-54

Reactive constituent and Reinforcing constituent composition (Vinyl,hydride, fumed silica)

weight ranges Tradename Description percent lower upper Andisil VS10,0000.05 mmol/g vinyl, 10,000 cSt 42.40% 30 50 Andisil VS165,000 0.015mmol/g vinyl, 9.92% 5 15 165,000 cSt Andisil XL-11 4.35 mmol/g, 45 cSt20.75% 10 30 Aerosil R8200 Silica Silylate 26.93% 20 34 total 100.00%Reinforcing Component RM 2051 Thickening Sodium Polyacrylate (and) 3.63%3.00% 5.00% Agent Dimethicone (and) Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Trideceth-6(and) PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone Gransurf 90 Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 0.50%0.20% 2.00% Dimethicone PMX-1184 dimethicone and trisiloxane 13.63%10.00% 40.00% Water N/A 46.00% 20.00% 60.00% Vitamin-C complex AscorbicAcid 0.08% 0.05% 0.50% Jeecide CAP-5 Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl 0.33%1.00% Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Aqua, Hexylene Glycol Tween 20Polysorbate 20 0.33% 5.00% Vitamin-A complex Vitamin A Palmitate 1.7MIU/g 0.40% 5.00% Vitamin-E complex Vitamin E Acetate 0.10% 5.00%Reactive constituent N/A 35.00% 30.00% 60.00% and Reinforcingconstituent composition (Vinyl, hydride, fumed silica) from above total100.00%Procedure:

Formulation 83-54 was prepared by a procedure similar to 88-83-V3.

Andisil VS 10,000, Andisil VS 165,000, Andisil XL-11 were obtained fromAnderson and Associates, Aerosil R8200 was obtained from Evonik, and thefour componets were mixed by Crisil. RM 2051 Thickening Agent andPMX-1184 were obtained from Dow. Gransurf 90 was obtained from Grant.Vitamin-C complex and Vitamin A comples were obtained from DSM. JeecideCAP-5 was obtained from Jeen. Tween 20 was obtained from Croda.Vitamin-E complex was obtained from TRI-K.

The cross-linking component second step includes formulations 60-148-99,60-144-San 86-114, and 86-141c shown below.

Formulation 60-148-99

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Water 28.60 2Plantacare 818UP 0.49 3 Propylene Glycol 19.72 4 Glycerin 3.94 5 JeechemBUGL 9.86 6 Sodium Chloride 0.99 7 Dow Elastomer 9.86 Blend 9011 8 DowElastomer 9.86 Blend 9041 9 Dow 245 Fluid 7.89 10 Jeensilc CPS-312 1.9711 Nylon 10-12 4.64 12 Chronosphere 0.18 Optical Brite 13 Platinumdivinyl 1.00 complex PC 075.3Procedure:

Components 1-6 were combined and mixed at 750 RPM for two minutes with a4-blade 40 mm propeller until homogenous to create an aqueous phase. Ina separate container components 7-10 were mixed at 750 RPM for twominutes with a 4-blade 40 mm propeller until homogenous to create aSilicon Mixture A. To the aqueous phase, components 11 and 12 were addedand mixed at 750 RPM with a 4-blade 40 mm propeller. The mixing speedwas increased to 1000 RPM and the mixture was mixed until homogenous andthickened. Component 13 was added and stirred at 1000 RPM for 1 minute,then homogenized at 25,000 RPM for 5 minutes.

Formulation 60-144-San

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Water 67.47 2Carbopol Ultrez 1.01 21 3 Denatured Ethanol 29.35 190 Proof 4 Glycerin2.02 5 2% Sodium 0.20 Hydroxide 6 Platinum divinyl 1.99 complex 3% PC075.3Procedure:

Components 1 and 2 were gently blended with a 4-blade 40 mm propellerblade at 250 RPM until the Carbopol was completely wetted and themixture was free of white particulates. Components 3 and 4 were addedunder moderate agitation provided by a 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 500RPM. Component 5 was added dropwise under moderate agitation provided bya 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 550 RPM until the mixture was homogenousand thickened. Component 6 was added under moderate agitation providedby a 4-blade 40 mm propeller at 550 RPM, followed by mixing at 1000 RPMfor 5 minutes until the mixture was homogeneous.

Formulation 86-114 and 86-141c

weight Tradename Description percent Supplier lower upper PlatinumKarstedt's catalyst in 1.00% Umicore 0.50% 2.50% Divinyl stabilizingvinyl- Complex 2% dimethicone PT-50175F (CAS# 68478-92-2, 2627-95-4,68083-19-2) 1.00% total Crosslinking 86-114 Component # 1 Dow 9011Cyclopentasiloxane 10.00% Dow 5.00% 20.00% Elastomer (and) PEG-12Corning Blend Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dow 9045 Cyclopentasiloxane and10.00% Dow 5.00% 20.00% Elastomer Dimethicone Corning Blend CrosspolymerPMX-0245 Cyclopentasiloxane 10.00% Dow 5.00% 25.00% Corning Water 28.50%NA — 90.00% Sodium Sodium Chloride 1.00% Spectrum — 5.00% ChloridePlantacare Coco-Glucoside 0.50% Cognis — 4.00% 818 UP Tween 20Polysorbate 20 0.00% Cognis — 2.00% Propylene Propylene Glycol 20.00%Ruger — 40.00% Glycol Chemical Co Lipo PEG-4 0.00% Lipo — 40.00%Polyglycol ® Chemicals 200 Inc Glycerin Glycerin 4.00% Ruger — 10.00%Chemical Co Jeechem 1,3-Butylene Glycol 10.00% Jeen — 50.00% BUGL Nylon10-12 Nylon 12 and Isopropyl 4.50% KOBO — 15.00% Titabium TriisostearateJeecide CAP-5 Phenoxyethanol, 0.50% Jeen — 2.00% Caprylyl Glycol,Potassium Sorbate, Aqua, Hexylene Glycol PT-50175F Platinum 1.00%Umicore 0.50% 2.50% Divinyldisiloxane total 100.00% total Crosslinking86-141c Component #2 KSG-240 Dimethicone/PEG- 10.00% Shin Etsu 3.00%20.00% 10/15 Crosspolymer DC 9045 Cyclopentasiloxane and 7.50% Dow25.00% Dimethicone Corning Crosspolymer KF-995 Cyclopentasiloxane 11.50%Shin Etsu 25.00% KF-6028 PEG-9 1.00% Shin Etsu 4.00%Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Water 28.25% NA 90.00% Sodium SodiumChloride 1.00% Spectrum 5.00% Chloride Plantacare Coco-Glucoside 0.50%Cognis 4.00% 818 UP Tween 20 Polysorbate 20 0.00% Cognis 2.00% PropylenePropylene Glycol 20.00% Ruger 40.00% Glycol Chemical Co Lipo PEG-4 0.00%Lipo — 40.00% Polyglycol ® Chemicals 200 Inc Glycerin Glycerin 4.00%Ruger 10.00% Chemical Co Jeechem 1,3-Butylene Glycol 10.00% Jeen 50.00%BUGL Nylon 10-12 Nylon 12 and Isopropyl 4.50% KOBO 15.00% TitabiumTriisostearate Jeecide CAP-5 Phenoxyethanol, 0.50% Jeen 2.00% CaprylylGlycol, Potassium Sorbate, Aqua, Hexylene Glycol PT-50175F Platinum1.25% Umicore 2.50% Divinyldisiloxane 100.00% totalProcedure for 86-114:

Components 1-3 were combined and mixed at 750 RPM for two minutes withuntil homogenous to create an silicone phase. In a separate containercomponents 4-11 and 13 were mixed at 750 RPM for 15 minutes with a untilhomogenous to create a water phase. The water phase was added slowly tothe silicone phase and mixed at 750 RPM. The mixing speed was increasedto 2000 RPM and the mixture was mixed until homogenous and thickened.Component 12 was added and stirred at 1000 RPM for 5 minutes. Component14 was added and stirred at 1000 RPM for 5 minutes.

Procedure for 86-141c:

Components 1-4 were combined and mixed at 750 RPM for two minutes withuntil homogenous to create an silicone phase. In a separate containercomponents 5-12 and 14 were mixed at 750 RPM for 15 minutes with a untilhomogenous to create a water phase. The water phase was added slowly tothe silicone phase and mixed at 750 RPM. The mixing speed was increasedto 2000 RPM and the mixture was mixed until homogenous and thickened.Component 13 was added and stirred at 1000 RPM for 5 minutes. Component15 was added and stirred at 1000 RPM for 5 minutes.

LPS026 (88-116)

phase ingredient INCI lot number Manufacturer % A DI water NA 50.0% AJeechem Butylene glycol J9816G07890 JEEN 5.0% BUGL A Cremaphor PEG-35Castor Oil 9288465680 BASF 5.0% EL A schercelmol Isopropyl Isostearate100979775 Lubrizol 2.0% 318 A Jeecide Phenoxyethanol, J6916E0207 JEEN0.5% CAP-5 Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Aqua, Hexylene Glycol BPMX1184 dimethicone and 6462279 Dow Corning 37.5% trisiloxaneMix the components of phase A in the mixing vessel and stir until itappears uniform.Mix the components of phase B in a separate vessel until it appearsuniform.Add phase B to Phase A (step 2 to step 1) slowly and mix until uniform.Formulation LPS-033 (STEP 1)

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Andsil VS10,00014.13 2 Andsil VS165,000 3.30 3 Andsil XL-11 6.92 4 Aerosil R8200 8.98 5PMX-1184 13.33 6 RM 2051 5.00 7 Water 48.01 8 Jeecide CAP-5 0.33Procedure:

Components 1-4 are mixed in a beaker until the mixture is uniform andfree of white particulates. Subsequently, Component 5 is added and themixture is confirmed homogenous. Component 6 is then added to this andmixed until uniform (Mixture A). In a separate vessel, Components 7 and8 are hand mixed until homogenous (Mixture B). Mixture B is very slowlyadded to Mixture A while maintaining a relatively low mixing speed.After all of Mixture B is added, the whole mixture is mixed for 10minutes to assure homogeneity.

Formulation 100-47-300D (STEP 1)

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Andsil VS 10,00014.13 2 Andsil VS 3.30 165,000 3 Andsil XL-11 6.92 4 Aerosil R8200 8.985 PMX-1184 13.33 6 RM 2051 3.33 7 Covacryl MV60 0.43 8 Water 49.25 9Jeecide CAP-5 0.33Procedure:

Components 1-4 are premixed until confirm as free of white particulates.Component 5 is added and mixed at 200 rpm until uniform (Mixture A).Components 6 and 7 are added sequentially with mixing at 500 rpm aftereach addition until homogeneous. (Mixture A) In a separate vessel,components 8 and 9 are hand mixed until homogenous (Mixture B). MixtureB to was added Mixture A under strong agitation, provided by a 4-blade,40 mm propeller at 800 rpm. After all of Mixture B is incorporated mixfor 5 minutes. The mixture is confirmed as homogenous.

Formulation LPS-034 (STEP 2)

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Dow 9011 Elastomer10.00 Blend 2 Dow 9045 Elastomer 10.00 Blend 3 KF-995 10.00 4 PT-50175F1.00 5 Water 28.5 6 Plantacare 818 UP 0.50 7 Propylene Glycol 20.00 8Glycerin USP 4.00 9 Jeechem BUGL 10.00 10 Sodium Chloride 1.00 11 Nylon10-I2 4.5 12 Jeecide CAP-5 0.5Procedure:

Components 5 and 10 are mixed until mixture is uniform. Component 12 isadded to the mixture and mixed well. In a separate vessel, components 6to 9 are mixed until the mixture is homogeneous. The mixture ofcomponents 5, 10 and 12 are then added to this mixture and stirred(Mixture A). Components 1, 2 and 3 are mixed in a separate vessel untilthey appear homogenous. 25% of Mixture A is slowly added to the vesselcontaining components 1 to 3 and mixed until the emulsion forms. Then,the rest of Mixture A is slowly added while continuously mixing. Oncethe mixture appears homogenous, Component 11 is slowly added and mixeduntil the mixture appears uniform. Finally, Component 4 is added and themixture is stirred for a few minutes.

Formulation 92-059-10 (REMOVER)

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Water 52.94 2PMX-1184 29.96 3 Permethyl 99A 9.99 4 Jeechem BUGL 4.24 5 Potassium 0.90Phosphate Dibasic 6 Sodium Chloride 0.75 7 Jeecide CAP-5 0.50 8 DisodiumEDTA 0.50 9 Maltodextrin 0.30 10 Ultracolor Blue 0.09 1% Dye 11Pluracare ® L 64 0.03Procedure:

All the components except components 2 and 3 are mixed until the mixtureis uniform. Components 2 and 3 are added to the mixture to form atwo-phase mixture.

The additional formulations below can be made by the methods similar tothose described above.

Formulation A: Step 1

Weight # Ingredient (%) 1 Water 49.96% 2 Vinyl dimethicone 17.44% 3Silica silylate 8.98% 4 Hydrogen dimethicone 6.92% 5Decamethyltetrasiloxane 5.71% 6 Octamethyltetrasiloxane 5.71% 7Dodecamethylpentasiloxane 2.86% 8 Sodium Polyacrylate 1.30% 9Cyclopentasiloxane 0.45% 10 Trideceth-6 0.30% 11 Polyoxyalkylated 0.05%dimethicone 12 Phenoxyethanol 0.33% 13 Caprylyl Glycol 14 PotassiumSorbate 15 Hexylene Glycol Total 100.00%Formulation B: Step 2

Weight # Ingredient (%) 1 Water 28.50% 2 Cyclopentasiloxane 26.00% 3Propylene Glycol 20.00% 4 Butylene Glycol 10.00% 5 Nylon-12 4.50% 6Glycerin 4.00% 7 Polyoxyalkylated 2.00% Dimethicone Crosspolymer 8Dimethicone 2.00% Crosspolymer 9 Sodium Chloride 1.00% 10Polyalkylglucoside 0.50% 11 Divinyldisiloxane 0.97% 12 Phenoxyethanol0.50% 13 Caprylyl Glycol 14 Potassium Sorbate 15 Hexylene Glycol 16Platinum 0.02% 17 Isopropyl Titanium Tri- 0.01% Isostearate Total100.00%Formulation C: Remover

# Ingredient Weight % 1 Water 52.94% 2 Decamethyltetrasiloxane 11.98% 3Octamethyltetrasiloxane 11.98% 4 Isododecane 9.99% 5Dodecamethylpentasiloxane 5.99% 6 Butylene Glycol 4.24% 7 Potassiumphosphate dibasic 0.90% 8 Sodium Chloride 0.75% 9 Disodium EDTA 0.30% 10Maltodextrin 0.30% 11 Phenoxyethanol 0.50% 12 Caprylyl Glycol 13Potassium Sorbate 14 Hexylene Glycol 15 Polaxomer 184 0.03% 16 PropyleneGlycol 0.09% 17 FD&C Blue 1 100.00%

Example 2 Hydration Study

I. Objective

To evaluate the effects of the test products utilizing measurements ofskin hydration and elasticity. Skin hydration has been shown tosignificantly improve skin conditions and quality of life for patientssuffering from conditions of compromised skin barrier such as subjectssuffering from dermatological disorders or recovering from light orlaser treatment. Skin hydration provides transient relief fromirritation. Subsequently, an improved barrier function and stratumcorneum hydration makes the epidermis more resistant to externalstressors and reduces the induction of Koebner phenomena (excoriation,maceration and infectious foci (Streptococcus pyogenes)). Therefore,treatments that result in enhanced hydration of the subject's skin maybe useful in treating subjects suffering from conditions of compromisedskin barrier including dermatological disorders or subjects recoveringfrom laser or light or chemical peel treatment. In addition, hydrationof skin is useful in relieving or resolving the symptoms of suchconditions including symptoms such as itchy skin; flaking or peelingskin; blisters on skin; redness or swelling of the skin; or oozing,scabbing and scaling skin.

II. Experimental Design

A. General Considerations

The experimental design was based on previous studies by severaldifferent investigators which have been published as follows:

M. Obata and H. Tagami. A rapid in vitro test to assess skinmoisturizers. J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem., 41, 235-241 (July/August, 1990) andP. Agache, S. Mary, P. Muret, A. M. Matta, P. Humbert. Assessment of theWater Content of the Stratum corneum using a Sorption-Desorption Test.Dermatology, 2001, 202; 308-313, the teachings of which are incorporatedherein by reference.

Brief Description of the Protocol

Five panelists participated in this study. There were 6 test sites, 3 oneach volar forearm of the selected panelists. Four of the six volarforearm test sites will be treated (randomized) and two sites willremain non-treated to serve as controls. Following Baseline measurementswith a Skicon-200 Conductance Meter, cyberDERM RG1 Evaporimeter andDermaLab Suction Cup the test products were applied to 4 of the 6 sitesand the remaining two sites served as non-treated controls. Follow-upmeasurements with the evaporimeter and suction cup were taken from eachof the six volar forearm test sites approximately 4 hours aftertreatment. After the 4-hour TEWL and suction cup volar forearmmeasurements have been completed, the test product will be removed fromthe 4 volar forearm test sites. Conductance measurements will be takenfrom the 6 volar forearm sites immediately and 5, 10 and 15 minutesafter removal. Post removal TEWL and suction cup measurements will betaken from the volar forearm sites following completion of the 15-minutepost removal conductance measurements. The panelists will be required toacclimate in an environmentally controlled room for approximately 25-30minutes prior to all measurements.

Summary of Events:

4 Hours Post Post Removal Pre- Base- Treat- 5 10 15 PROCEDURES Studyline ment Immed. min min min Sign consent X Pre-trial X conditioningWash test sites, X dry 15 minutes Acclimate 30 X X minutes Skicon X X XX X measurements TEWL X X X measurements Suction Cup X X X measurementsTreatment and X control applied to 4 of 6 volar forearm sites Treatmentand X control removed from 4 volar forearm sites

B. Panelist Selection

Six (6) panelists were recruited in order to finish with 5 panelists.Five panelists were scheduled for the study and one panelist wasrecruited as a back-up. Volunteers were recruited from a pool of healthysuburban women who met the inclusion/exclusion criteria. Theinclusion/exclusion criteria were as follows:

1. Inclusion Criteria

-   -   a. Is female between the ages of 40 and 50    -   b. Agrees to discontinue use of all moisturizing products        (soaps, lotions, sunscreens, insect repellent, etc.) on their        arms for the 3 days prior to their day of testing    -   c. Agrees to refrain from exercising and/or drinking hot or        caffeinated beverages during the 2 hours prior to their        appointment on the day of testing (this affects the        measurements)    -   d. Willing to remain at the lab until their 4 hour measurements        are completed on the day of testing    -   e. Willing to wear a short-sleeved shirt or a shirt with sleeves        that can be pulled or rolled above the elbows to each visit    -   f. Willing to wear non-occlusive, non-contact protective arm        guards in between product application and their 4-hour        measurements on the day of testing    -   g. Willing and able to follow all study requirements and        restrictions h. Is able to read, understand, and sign the        consent form.

2. Exclusion Criteria

-   -   a. Is pregnant, nursing or planning a pregnancy as determined by        interview.    -   b. Is currently going through menopause (i.e., experiencing hot        flashes).    -   c. Is a smoker.    -   d. Has any current skin condition on their arms other than dry        skin (e.g. psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, etc.)    -   e. Has any marks, scars, scratches, etc. on their volar forearms    -   f. Have known sensitivities to adhesives, cosmetics,        moisturizers or fragrances.    -   g. Any other condition or factor the Investigator or his duly        assigned representative believes may affect the skin response or        the interpretation of the test results.

Each volunteer signed a consent form and HIPAA Authorization form afterbeing informed as to their obligations and any risks that they mightencounter as a participant in this study.

Each candidate was instructed to stop the use of all moisturizingproducts (soaps, lotions, sunscreens, insect repellent, etc.) on theirarms during a 3 day pre-conditioning period prior to testing. Candidateswere instructed not to exercise or drink hot or caffeinated beverageswithin 2 hours prior to their day of testing visit as this will affectthe measurements. They were also instructed to wear a short-sleevedshirt or a shirt with sleeves that can be pulled or rolled above theelbows to each visit.

C. Treatments and Procedures

Prior to Baseline acclimation, the test areas on each panelist wascleansed with Kimwipes wetted with water and patted dry with dryKimwipes. The cleansing should be as minimal as wiping twice with wetKimwipes and subsequent patted drying by stroking twice with dryKimwipes.

Six 5 cm by 5 cm test sites on the left and right volar forearms (3 oneach arm) using a standard template were outlined on each panalist. Thepanelists were instructed to keep their arms air-exposed for theduration of this study and not to touch their arms during the study.

1. IBS Skicon-200 Conductance Meter Measurements (Skin hydration)

All measurements were taken following a 25-30 minute acclimation periodin a controlled environment with the relative humidity maintained atless than 50% and temperature maintained at 19-22° C.

As has been shown, most notably by Obata and Tagami [Obata, M. andTagami, H. A rapid in vitro test to assess skin moisturizers. In: J.Soc. Cosmet. Chem., 41, 235-241 (July/August, 1990), the teachings ofwhich are incorporated herein by reference], the ability of analternating current to flow through the stratum corneum is an indirectmeasure of its water content. The value recorded which is expressed inunits of microsiemens represents the AC conductance 2-3 seconds afterplacing the spring-loaded probe tip to the sample site. This timinginterval is sufficiently long enough for the electronic circuits tostabilize in response to this change in conductance but short enough notto be influenced by an increased hydration at the probe tip due to itsbeing occlusive and acting as a hindrance to the normal water loss atthe test site.

In this study, an IBS Skicon-200 Conductance Meter equipped with aMeasurement Technologies probe to further enhance its ability to measurechanges in skin surface hydration was used. It was anticipated that skinocclusion or treatment with a moisturizer will produce increasedconductance values.

Three conductance measurements from each of the six volar forearm testsites at Baseline were taken. Following completion of the 4 hour TEWLand suction cup measurements (as described below), the test productsremoved sequentially from each test site and another series ofmeasurements were taken immediately and again every 5 minutes for 15minutes.

2. cyberDERM RG1 Evaporimeter Measurements (Transepidermal Water Loss(TEWL))

All water loss measurements were taken following a 25-30 minuteacclimation period in a controlled environment with the relativehumidity maintained at less than 50% and temperature maintained at19-22° C.

At Baseline, evaporative water loss measurements were taken from each ofthe test sites as described below. Any individuals with water lossvalues outside the normal range (>10.0 gms/m² hr) were excluded at thistime.

Evaporative water loss measurements provide an instrumental assessmentof skin barrier function. These measurements were made using a recentlycalibrated cyberDERM RG1 Evaporimeter System (Broomall, Pa.) with TEWLProbes that are manufactured by Cortex Technology (Hadsund, Denmark) andavailable in the US through cyberDERM, inc. (Broomall, Pa.).

This instrument is based on the vapor pressure gradient estimationmethod as designed by Nilsson and initially utilized by the Servo MedEvaporimeter. There are slight dimensional differences and the sensortechnology is greatly improved in the DermaLab® TEWL probe but theunderlying principles of the measurement remain the same. Both probescontain two sensors that measure the temperature and relative humidityat two fixed points along the axis normal to the skin surface. Thisarrangement is such that the device can electronically derive a valuethat corresponds to evaporative water loss expressed in gm/m2 hr.Evaporimetry with TEWL Probe is more fully described in two publicationsby Grove et al: Grove, G. L., M. J. Grove, C. Zerweck and E. Pierce:Comparative metrology of the evaporimeter and the DermaLab® TEWL probe.Skin Res. & Tech. 5:1-8, 1999 and Grove, G. L., M. J. Grove, C. Zerweckand E. Pierce: Computerized evaporimetry using the DermaLab® TEWL probe.Skin Res. & Tech. 5:9-13, 1999, the teachings of which are incorporatedherein by reference. The guidelines established for using the Servo MedEvaporimeter as described by Pinnagoda [Pinnagoda, J., R. A. Tupker, T.Anger and J. Serup. Guidelines for transepidermal water loss (TEWL)measurement. In: Contact Dermatitis 1990: 22:164-178, the teachings ofwhich are incorporated herein by reference] are quite appropriate forthe DermaLab® TEWL Probe as well.

The cyberDERM RG1 Evaporimeter System is completely computerized andcontinuously communicates with its PC through a USB port and associatedcyberDERM, inc. software for the Evaporimeters. The application programentitled x1WL2M that captures the water loss data from the attachedevaporimeter at a sampling rate of 8 inputs/second was used. Theseinputs were graphed as a real time display on the computer monitor. Theextracted value refers to the average evaporative water loss ratecollected over a twenty-second interval once steady state conditions hadbeen achieved. These were directly transferred to an Excel file using aDDE link.

At Baseline, approximately 4 hours after treatment and again postremoval of the test products, duplicate water loss readings were takenfrom each volar forearm site and electronically recorded using aspreadsheet format based on Excel software that computes the averagevalue for each test site. These values were also manually recorded on aworksheet that serves as a back up in case of possible computermalfunction. Such measures provide a noninvasive method for determiningthe barrier function of the stratum corneum.

3. DermaLab® USB with a Suction Cup (skin elasticity via measurements ofskin recoil time)

All water loss measurements were taken following a 25-30 minuteacclimation period in a controlled environment with the relativehumidity maintained at less than 50% and temperature maintained at19-22° C.

A DermaLab® USB with a Suction Cup was used to evaluate skin elasticity.The suction probe which was placed on the test site is capable ofproducing a vacuum up to 65 kPa. Within the suction chamber there were 2light beams set at fixed distances from the skin surface. The measuringaperture was 10 mm in diameter and the probe itself had an ultra lowweight of approximately 7 g for minimum skin bias. The probe was securedto the panelist's site using an adhesive ring. When the suction pump wasactivated it created a vacuum that drew the skin into the chamber. Thepressure required to draw the skin to the point where it blocks thelower light beam was recorded. The pump remained on and the skincontinues to draw into the chamber to the point that it eventuallyblocked the upper light beam as well. The skin was then allowed to relaxfor 10 seconds before the vacuum resumed for a total of 5 cycles. Thetime it took for the skin to retract through the light beams to itsnatural state is reported and referred to as the “retraction time”. Thegeometry of the suction cup standard probe was such that the 10 mmdiameter section of the skin being sampled was extended approximately 2%and 12% when lifted to these respective levels. As both the stress andstrain at these 2 points is known, the “stiffness” ratio that is similarto Young's Modulus for more ideal materials can be computed. The resultsobtained with the DermaLab® Suction Cup in terms of a stiffness index:

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Skin that is firm and taut will have a much higher stiffness index thanskin that is loose and saggy.

The one measurement from each site at Baseline, 4 hours post treatmentand again post removal of the test products was taken. At each of thesetime points, suction cup measurements were taken after the TEWLmeasurements were completed. Measurements were taken from the samelocation for each site.

4. Test Product & Treatment Procedures

a. Test Products

The 2-step test product: LP Product A (Treatment) and LP Product B(Perfector) designed as LP A+B.

Control: Vaseline (Petrolatum)

b. Test Product Application

Six test sites were located on the left and right volar forearms, withthree sites on each arm. Each site was approximately 5 cm×5 cm in size.

After the Baseline assessments and measurements are completed, the testsites for each panelist were treated according to the randomizationschedule described below. Products were applied in duplicate with eachproduct being applied to one site on each arm. One site on each armremained non-treated to serve as untreated controls.

Randomization Scheme:

Panelist Arm R Arm L # RU RC RL LU LC LL 1 Blank LP A + B Vaseline LPA + B Vaseline Blank 2 Vaseline Blank LP A + B Blank LP A + B Vaseline 3LP A + B Vaseline Blank Vaseline Blank LP A + B 4 Blank LP A + BVaseline LP A + B Vaseline Blank 5 Vaseline Blank LP A + B Blank LP A +B Vaseline

An aliquot of 0.08-0.1 mL was dispensed to finger cot and then directlyapplied to the test area. The two materials are applied to the same testarea, the first test material (LP Product A, 0.08 mL) was applied toskin first and the second test material (LP Product B, 0.1 mL) wasdispensed with a new finger cot and applied onto the same area treatedwith the first test material by gliding motion to coat the treated areabut not by rubbing in to minimize the mixing of the two test materials.

Application of Vaseline:

To the test site, 0.05 cc of test material using a graduated 1.0 ccsyringe was delivered and then a finger cot was used to gently spread aneven film of the product over the test area.

Panelists were required to wear non-occlusive, non-contact protectivearm guards to minimize product transfer and site contact with foreignmaterial following application of the test products and until their4-hour measurements were completed. The panelists were sequestered atthe facility until their 4-hour measurements were completed.

c. Test Product Removal

Removal after 4 hours:

All the test area will be cleansed with 88-116 removal tonic. Theremoval tonic was shaken well to be homogeneous prior to use. Theremoval tonic (1.5 mL) was poured onto a cotton round pad and then thewet pad was placed on the test area. After 30 seconds of the incubation,the testing product(s) was removed by gently wiping against the boundaryof the treatment and rolling the product off the treated area. Severerubbing or adding additional pressure was avoided. Upon removal, thearea was cleaned with Kimwipes wetted with water and patted dry with dryKimwipes. All three test area including Vaseline and untreated controlwas removed and cleansed as above

E. Statistical Analysis

The sorted data was tabulated and arranged in order of panelist numberfor every point of evaluation. Due to the small sample size, a fullstatistical analysis was not warranted. For all analysis, a two-tailedp<0.05 will be taken as the level of significance.

6. Results

1. IBS Skicon-200 Conductance Measurements

The film treatment sites demonstrated a two-fold increase in the skinconductance when compared with petrolatum after removal of eachsubstance (p<0.05). (FIG. 1). The greatest increase was associated withLP A+B treated sites while untreated sites demonstrated the leastincrease in hydration.

2. cyberDERM RG1 Water Loss Measurements

Evaporative water loss measurements show that both LP A+B and vaselinewere relatively occlusive 4 hours post application. Specifically, TEWLvalues were significantly lower for petrolatum and LP A+B as compared tothe blank control site prior to removal (p<0.05). Differences were notdetected between LP A+B and petrolatum. Upon removal of the films waterloss values are found to return toward Baseline levels. Little or nochange was associated with the no treatment controls.

Example 3 DermaLab Suction Cup Measurements (Skin Elasticity)

Similar to the protocol described above in Example 2, an additionalstudy was conducted to evaluate the skin elasticity of the LP A+B film,Vaseline and untreated blank control. Six voluntary participants wereselected for the study as described in the protocol above in Example 2.A baseline measurement was determined by DermaLab Suction Cup on thevolar arm test area. Next, the test areas were treated with LP A+B asdescribed above in Example 2. The skin retraction times were determinedby DermaLab Suction Cup at 4 hour post treatment and also immediatelyafter removal. The results are summarized below:

Results

Retraction (mS) Baseline 4 hr post Treatment After Removal Average493.00 355.03 473.06 Std. dev  95.89  60.11 102.22 Baseline vs. postPost Treatment vs. Baseline vs. Treatment After Removal After Removal Ttest P < 0.05 P < 0.05 Not SignificantConclusion:

Skin retraction times were significantly reduced by 30% when LP A+B wasapplied (P<0.05) as compared to baseline, hence, providing greatlyimproved skin recoil properties.

The results described above in Examples 2 and 3 highlight the utilityand benefit of the LP A+B film as compared to petrolatum treatment forskin with compromised barrier function. The superior hydration benefits,coupled with the ease of application, film durability and cosmeticaesthetics, makes this polymer emulsion system a compelling alternativefor management of skin in dermatological disorders such as lichensimplex chronicus, cutaneous lupus, psoriasis, eczema, chronic dry skin,xeroderma, rosacea, ichthyosis, or an ulcer, or any combination thereof.

Example 4 Evaluation of Clinical Efficiency for Management of SpecificSkin Conditions

Background

Emollient based moisturizers are often considered an adjuvant therapyand an essential part of the management of many dry skin conditions suchas dermatitis and psoriasis to increase hydration of the keratin ofstratum corneum (SC).

Topical use of moisturizers often requires multiple applications per dayto be effective and to prevent it from wearing off by contact, sweat andother normal activities. Emollient base moisturizers can also cause afew side effects, such as irritant dermatitis, allergic contactdermatitis, allergy to formula constituents, stinging, cosmetic acne,and other undesired effects.

In comparison with other emollient based moisturizers in terms ofocclusion and efficiency of skin hydration, formulations of describedherein are unobtrusive to the normal activity of the wearers havingpotential for the convenient (single application per day), localized,prolonged moisturization effect to the skin.

Evaluation of the use of the formulation described herein are describedbelow.

Atopic Dermatitis (AD)

Experimental Design:

Subjects

24 to 48 patients with AD based upon the criteria proposed by Haffin andRajka (1980)¹ including male and female with no age restrictions.Patients will be interviewed about the disease duration of AD, otheratopic disorders including asthma or allergic rhinitis, and otherseasonal difference in AD severity and their treatment history such assteroids, moisturizer or oral anti-histamines. Patient questionnairesare also given to patients for self evaluations on severity ofconditions and life quality such as sleep pattern.Inclusion Criteria:

-   -   1. Male and female at any age    -   2. Agrees to refrain from exercising and/or drinking hot or        caffeinated beverages during the 2 hours prior to their        appointment on the day of testing (this affects the        measurements)    -   3. Willing and able to follow all study requirements and        restrictions    -   4. Is able to read, understand, and sign the consent form.        Exclusion Criteria:    -   a. Is pregnant, nursing or planning a pregnancy as determined by        interview.    -   b. Is currently going through menopause (i.e., experiencing hot        flashes).    -   c. Is a smoker.    -   d. Any other condition or factor the Investigator or his duly        assigned representative believes may affect the skin response or        the interpretation of the test results.

Each patient is NOT instructed to stop the use of all moisturizingproducts (soaps, lotions, sunscreens, insect repellent, etc.) during a 3day pre-conditioning period prior to testing which is usually instructedto follow for regular hydration studies. However, patients is instructednot to exercise or drink hot or caffeinated beverages within 2 hoursprior to their day of testing visit as this will affect themeasurements.

Treatments and Procedures

Anyone with marks, scars, scratches or any skin condition and dry skinare NOT excluded at this time. Two or six 5 cm by 5 cm test sites areoutlined on the subject's skin on disease affected skin (skin lesion)and normal looking skin using a standard template.

Test Products:

The test products are labeled as follows:

Test Article Description AN109 - Product 1 PDMS Skin care primer cream(Step1) complex AN 109 - Product 2 Activator Skin care serum (Step 2)Test Product Application:

Products will be applied in two to six lesions identified as diseaseaffected skin and in two to three normal looking skin area.

2-Step Test Product (AN109—Product 1 and 2):

-   -   The AN109-1 and 2 are applied once a day throughout 2 weeks        daily. An aliquot of 0.08-0.1 mL is dispensed to finger and then        directly applied to the test area. The two materials are applied        to the same test area, the first test material (AN109-H1, 0.08        mL per 5 cm² area) is applied to skin first and the second test        material (LPS 021, 0.1 mL per 5 cm²) is dispensed with a new        finger cot and applied onto the same area treated with the first        test material by gliding motion to coat the treated area but not        by rubbing in to minimize the mixing of the two test materials.        Removal Before Clinical Measurements:

All the test area is cleansed with AN109-Remover. The remover is shakenwell to be homogeneous prior to use. The removal tonic (1.5 mL per 5cm²) is be poured onto a cotton round pad and then the wet pad is placedon the test area.

Clinical Measurements

-   I. Disease severity: SCORAD (severity scoring of AD, score range of    0-103; European Task Force on Atopic Dermatitis, 1993) utilizes the    rule of nines with six clinical features of AD disease intensity    (eythema/darkening, edema/population, oozing/crust, excoriations,    lichenification/prurigo, and dryness).-   II. Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI) or DLQI: DLQI²    for adults and CDLQI³ for children were evaluated by the    questionnaire to measure how much a patient's disease had affected    their lives over the last weeks. The response to each questionnaire    was defined as 0-3 (0=not at all affected; 3=very much affected).    DLQI was summarized under six subscales: “Symptoms and feelings;”    “Leisure;” “Personal relationships;” “Treatment;” “Work and school;”    and “Daily activities.” The CDLQI was summarized under six    subscales: “Symptoms and feelings;” “Leisure;” “Personal    relationships;” “Treatment;” “School or holidays;” and “Sleep.”    Total QOL score was calculated by summing the score of each    question. Total QOL score and the six subscales were expressed as a    percentage of the respective maximum scores. The reliability and    validity of DLQI were assured in the review⁴.-   III. TEWL and Conductance: Protocol is as described above in Example    2-   IV. Tape Stripping: Quantification of the number of sequential    D-squame tape strippings required to increase TEWL by 20 g/m² per    hour-   V. Stratum Corneum (SC) Thickness: SC thickness is calculated from    low-frequency susceptance and high-frequency admittance by the    corneometer as (square root of low-frequency    susceptance)/(high-frequency admittance²). SC thickness is also    visualized by conventional immunohistostaining.-   VI. Immunohistochemical staining: Immunoperoxidase staining of    paraffin-embedded sections is performed using the ChemMate    Peroxidase/DAB system (Dako Cytomation, Hamburg, Germany) to    visualize the Sc and epidermal structure, epidermal thickness and    extracellular lamellar membranes.-   VII. Laboratory tests: Peripheral blood EOS count (number 100 per    ml; normal 40-440), serum LDH (IU 1⁻¹; normal 119-229), total serum    IgE (IU ml⁻¹; normal 0.0-400.0), and allergen-specific IgE (SRL    Inc., Tokyo, Japan) are measured. Allergen-specific IgE were    estimated by fluoroenzyme immunoassays for house dust, mite    allergen, grass pollen (Tancy), cedar pollen, fungal allergen    (Candida), animal dander, and foods. Concerning to the sensitivity    for detection of specific IgE, 100 lumicount and values greater than    or equal to 100 lumicount are considered positive (+).-   VIII. Statistical analysis: Simple regression analyses are also used    to identify significant associations of SC hydration, thickness, or    TEWL to OSCORAD. Data with P-values less than 0.05 are evaluated as    significant. We interpret P-values less than 0.005 as highly    significant. Wilcoxon rank sum test and simple regression analyses    are performed to assess the association or correlation between    different biological markers including IgE, LDH, EOS, and the    OSCORAD.    Expected Results

Improved SCORAD and DLQI and decreased TEWL over both disease affectedand unaffected normal looking skin are expected. The decrease in TEWL isin parallel with SCORAD score. Both SC integrity measure by epidermalthickness and hydration are improved slowly but significantly during 2week treatment period. The ultrastructure of the SC treated withAN109-Product1 and 2 shows improved SC integrity and barrier functionand subsequently reduces inflammation by “barrier repair” achieved withapplication of AN109-1 and 2.

References

-   ¹ Hannifin J M, Rajka G (1980) Diagnostic features of atopic    dermatitis. Acta Derm Venereol 92:44-7. European Task Force on    Atopic Dermatitis (1993) Severity scoring of atopic dermatitis: the    SCORAD index. Dermatology 186:23-31-   ² Yamamotto Y (1994) Measurement and analysis of skin electrical    impedance. Acta Derm Venereol 185: 34-8-   ³ Finlay A Y, Khan G K. (1994) Dermatology Life Quality Index    (DLQI)—a simple practical measure for routine clinical use. Clin Exp    Dermatol 19: 210-216.-   ⁴ Lewis-Jones M S, Finlay A Y. The Children's Dermatology Life    Quality Index (CDLQI): initial validation and practical use. Br J    Dermatol 1995; 132: 942-949.-   ⁵ Basra M K, Fenech R, Gatt R M, et al. The Dermatology Life Quality    Index 1994-2007: a comprehensive review of validation data and    clinical results. Br J Dermatol 2008; 159: 997-1035.    II. Psoriasis    Background

Psoriasis affects 2-3% of the world's population and has one of thebiggest impacts on quality of life of any dermatological disorder.Treatment is extremely costly and prevention of disease progression inseverity and extent is crucial. Emollients and moisturizers areessential in the topical treatment of psoriasis. They are adjuvants forclassic treatments and help to reduce the scale load of individualpatients. Skin hydration has been shown to significantly improve skinconditions and quality of life for psoriasis patients. They are avaluable first-line treatment, as dry skin is common and adds to theirritability of the diseased skin. Skin hydration provides transientrelief from irritation. Subsequently, an improved barrier function andstratum corneum hydration makes the epidermis more resistant to externalstressors and reduces the induction of Koebner phenomena (excoriation,maceration and infectious foci (Streptococcus pyogenes)).

Experimental Design:

Subjects

48 to 64 patients suffering from moderate to severe psoriasis vulgarisparticipate in this study. The age range is 18±70 years and thepopulation includes men and women. They are evaluated for the severityof their disease on the morning following their arrival at the test siteby a dermatologist and are followed up by the same dermatologist duringtheir 2 week test period. The patients are instructed not to applyointment or oil prior to the examination.

Clinical Measurements

-   -   I. Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) Score: This index is        based on the quantitative assessment of three typical signs of        psoriatic lesions: erythema (redness), infiltration (thickness),        and desquamation (scaling), on a scale of 0±4, combined with the        skin surface area involved. The basis for the PASI score is the        evaluation of four separate body areas: head, trunk, and upper        and lower extremities. Scoring them separately for erythema,        infiltration, and desquamation, after establishing the extent of        skin surface involved, is time-consuming, and may take 10±15 min        even for experienced personnel. The PASI score is calculated as        follows:

PASI=0.1(Eh+Ih+Dh)Ah+0.3(Et+It+Dt)At+0.2(Eu+Iu+Du)Au+0.4(El+Il+Dl)Al

where E=erythema; I=infiltration; D=desquamation;

A=area; h=head; t=trunk; u=upper extremities; and l=lower extremities

An Example form is provided below:

PSORIASIS AREA AND SEVERITY INDEX (PASI) Patient's Name:            File#:          ERY- DESQUA- INFIL- INVOLVE- Upon THEMA MATION TRATION MENT*Arrival (0-4) (0-4) (0-4) (in %) Head Trunk Upper Limbs Lower Limbs ERY-DESQUA- INFIL- INVOLVE- Before THEMA MATION TRATION MENT* Departure(0-4) (0-4) (0-4) (in %) Head Trunk Upper Limbs Lower Limbs ERYTHEMADESQUAMATION INFILTRATION 0—No 0—No 0—No 1—Slight 1—Small and Few1—Slight 2—Moderate 2—Small 2—Moderate 3—Severe 3—Many 3—Deep 4—VerySevere 4—Big and Many 4—Very Deep *For each part of the body, inpercentace of this part.

-   -   J. TEWL and Conductance: Protocol is as described in Example 2.    -   K. Cutaneous Resonance Running Time (CRTT) on psoriatic lesions        by Revicometer RVM 600: A Courage—Khazaka Reviscometer RVM600        (CKelectronic GmbH, Koin, Germany) is used to measure the CRRTs        in psoriatic lesions on the extensor of forearm and the        contralateral uninvolved sites served as control. The        measurement area with this probe is 8 mm. And the acoustical        shockwave running distance is 2 mm with energy of 1.77 lJ.        Measurements are begun in the 12 o'clock position, which is        determined with the right forearms laid on the table as        described previously_(2,3). Measurements are then taken        clockwise at every 1 h interval or at every 30° C. These        measurements provide the CRRTs in the directions of 0-6 o'clock,        1-7, 2-8, and so on. Readings in 1-7, 2-8, 3-9, 4-10, and 5-11        o'clock direction on the left forearm are compared with those in        5-11, 4-10, 3-9, 2-8, 1-7 o'clock direction, respectively, on        the right forearm. All subjects rested at 20-24° C., at a        relative humidity of 50-55% for 30 min before measurements are        taken.    -   L. Stratum Corneum (SC) Thickness: Protocol is as described        above for AD.    -   M. Immunohistochemical staining: Protocol is as described above        for AD.    -   N. Statistical analysis: Simple regression analyses are also        used to identify significant associations of SC hydration,        thickness, or TEWL to PASI. Data with P-values less than 0.05        are evaluated as significant. We interpret P-values less than        0.005 as highly significant. Wilcoxon rank sum test and simple        regression analyses are performed to assess the association or        correlation between different biological markers including IgE,        LDH, EOS, and the PASI.        Expected Results

Improved SCORAD and DLQI and decreased TEWL over both disease affectedand unaffected normal looking skin are expected. The decrease in TEWL isin parallel with SCORAD score. Both SC integrity measure by epidermalthickness and hydration are improved slowly but significantly during 2week treatment period. The ultrastructure of the SC treated withAN109-Product1 and 2 shows improved SC integrity and barrier functionand subsequently reduces inflammation by “barrier repair” achieved withapplication of AN109-1 and 2.

References

-   ¹ Fredriksson T, Pettersson U. Severe psoriasis—oral therapy with a    new retinoid. Dermatologica (1978) 157: 238-241.-   ² Song S P, Lv C Z, Zhang X J, Shi Y J, Elias P M, Feingoid K R, Man    M Q. (2009) Decreased cutaneous resonance running time in cured    leprosy subjects, Skin Pharmacol Physiol 22: 218-224.-   ³Xin S, Man W, Fluhr J W, Song S, Elias P M, Man M Q. (2010)    Cutaneous resonance running time varies with age, body site and    gender in a normal Chinese population. Skin Res Technol 1.6:    413-421.    III. Eczema    Background

Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin disease associated with cutaneoushyperreactivity to environmental stimuli that are otherwise tolerantamong normal subjects.¹

Experimental Design:

Subject

48 to 64 patients with eczema participate in this study. The age rangeis 6±70 years and the population includes men and women. Patients witheczema diagnosed according to widely accepted criteria² are recruitedfrom our dermatology clinic. Eczema severity is assessed by SCORAD.Patients are classified into mild, moderate and severe eczema.

Clinical Measurements

-   -   SCORAD: Protocol is as described above for AD.    -   Hand Eczema Severity Index (HECSI): Product tolerability is        assessed using the Hand Eczema Severity Index (HECSI)₃, which is        a clinical grading system of dermatitis of the hands assessing        erythema, induration/papulation, vesicles and fissuring and the        subject's perception of stinging/burning and itching.    -   Nottingham Eczema Severity Score (NESS): The clinical severity        is also assessed using the Nottingham Eczema Severity Score        (NESS).^(4,5)    -   TEWL and Skin Conductance or Capacitance: Protocol is as        described above for AD.    -   Tape Stripping: Protocol is as described above for AD.    -   Stratum Corneum (SC) Thickness: Protocol is as described above        for AD.    -   Immunohistochemical staining: Protocol is as described above for        AD.    -   Laboratory tests: Refer AD    -   In addition, serum LL-37 concentration is measured using enzyme        immunoassay (Bachem, San Carlos, Calif., USA). Samples are        diluted 90-fold prior to measurement. The sensitivity of this        assay was 1 ng/mL⁶.        Expected Results

Improved SCORAD and DLQI and decreased TEWL over both disease affectedand unaffected normal looking skin are expected. The decrease in TEWL isin parallel with SCORAD score. Both SC integrity measure by epidermalthickness and hydration are improved slowly but significantly during 2week treatment period. The ultrastructure of the SC treated withAN109-Product1 and 2 shows improved SC integrity and barrier functionand subsequently reduces inflammation by “barrier repair” achieved withapplication of AN109-1 and 2.

Reference

-   ¹ Leung D Y, Bieber T. (2003) Atopic dermatitis. Lancet 361:    151-160.-   ² Hanifin J M, Rajka G. (1980) Diagnostic features of atopic    dermatitis. Acta Derm (Stockh) 92: 44-47.-   ³ Held E, Skoet R, Johansen J D, Agner T. (2005) The Hand Eczema    Severity Index (HECSI): a scoring system for clinical assessment of    hand eczema. A study of inter- and intra-observer reliability.    Contact Dermatitis 152:302-7.-   ⁴ Emerson R M, Charman C R, Williams H C (2000) The Nottingham    Eczema Severity Score: preliminary refinement of the Rajka and    Langeland grading. Br J Dermatol 142: 288-97.-   ⁵ Hon K L, Ma K C, Wong E et al. (2003) Validation of a    self-administered questionnaire in Chinese in the assessment of    eczema severity. Pediatr Dermatol 20: 465-9.-   6 Leung T, Ching K, Kong A, Wong G, Chan, Hon K. (2011) Circulating    LL-37 is a biomarker for eczema severy in children. J Eur Acd    Dermatol Venereol April 22 [Epub ahead of print]    IV. Ichthyosis Vulgaris    Background

The most common monogenic disorder of keratinisation, ichthyosisVulgaris, is associated with AD and related atopic manifestations in upto 50%¹. X-linked ichthyosis (XLI) is a relatively common, recessivecondition caused by mutations in the steroid sulfatase (STS) gene.Common loss-of-function mutations in the filaggrin gene (FLG) causeichthyosis vulgaris and predispose individuals to atopic eczema oratopic dermatitis.

Experimental Design:

Subjects

48 to 64 patients with Ichthyosis Vulgaris participate in this study.The age range is 6±70 years and the population includes men and women.Patients with Ichthyosis Vulgaris diagnosed according to widely acceptedcriteria¹ are recruited from our dermatology clinic. Ichthyosis Vulgarisseverity is assessed by SCORAD. Patients are classified into mild,moderate and severe Ichthyosis Vulgaris.

Clinical Measurements

-   -   Clinical Severity: Visual analogue scale (VAS), the        Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) and the Ichthyosis        Vulgaris Area and Severity Index (EASI), Skin Dryness (Pruritus        Severity Index Score)³    -   TEWL and Skin Conductance or Capacitance: Protocol is as        described above for AD.    -   Tape Stripping: Protocol is as described above for AD.    -   Stratum Corneum (SC) Thickness: Protocol is as described above        for AD.    -   Immunohistochemical staining: Protocol is as described above for        AD.        Expected Results

Improved SCORAD and DLQI and decreased TEWL over both disease affectedand unaffected normal looking skin are expected. The decrease in TEWL isin parallel with SCORAD score. Both SC integrity measure by epidermalthickness and hydration are improved slowly but significantly during 2week treatment period. The ultrastructure of the SC treated withAN109-Product1 and 2 shows improved SC integrity and barrier functionand subsequently reduces inflammation by “barrier repair” achieved withapplication of AN109-1 and 2.

References

-   ¹Williams H C, Burney P G, Pembroke A C, Hay R J (1994) The U.K.    Working Party's Diagnostic Criteria for Atopic Dermatitis. III.    Independent hospital validation. Br J Dermatol 131(3): 406-16.-   ²Sandilands A, Terron-Kwiatkowski A, Hull P R, O'Regan G M, Clayton    T H, et al. (2007) Comprehensive analysis of the gene encoding    filaggrin uncovers prevalent and rare mutations in ichthyosis    vulgaris and atopic eczema. Nat Genet 39(5): 650-654-   ³ Lee K C, Keyes A, Hensley J R, Gordon J R, Kwasny M J, West D P,    Lio P A. (2011) Effectiveness of acupressure on pruritus and    lichenification associated with atopic dermatitis: a pilot trial.    Acupunct Med. December 28. [Epub ahead of print]    Summary of Clinical Endpoints and Biomarkers

Dermatosis Type Clinical Endpoint Biomarker Atopic 1. Cutaneous BarrierI. Cutaneous Barrier Dermatitis Function and Function and HomeostasisHomeostasis SCORAD or OSCORAD (Skin Biopsy) (Objective Severity ScoringEpidermis Cell of Atopic Dermatitis) Proliferation and 6 intensityitems: Hyperplasia Erythema, Immunohistochemical Edema/Papulation, (IHC)staining of Oozing/Crust, PCNA, Ki67, Ki-S3, Excoriatio, or otherproliferation Lichenfication, Dryness, markers Pruitus Lamellar bodiesSleep loss quantity in SC and Children's Dermatology Stratum GranulosumLife Quality Index (CDLQI) (SG) TEWL (Transepidermal Epidermal WaterLoss) Differentiation Stratum Corneum (SC) IHC staining of water holdingcapacity Involucrin, Keratins Conductance or Capacitance CK 5, 6, 17, 1,5, 10, SC water accumulation 14 or other differntiation markersEpidermal Thickness Light microscopy or Corneometer Cellular StructureConfocal Tandem Scannign Microscope (TSM): In depth (200 uM) measurementof the thickness of the different layers Optical coherence tomography(OCT)- Arrangement of the collagen fibres SC and epidermal lipid Lipidcontent Ceramide quantity mRNA levels of the epidermal glucosylceramidetransport protein (ATP-binding cassette A12) SC and epidermal proteinFilaggrin (FLG) Aquaporin (AQP3) Protease activated receptor-2 (PAR-2)Caveolin-1 (cav-1) Skin Surface pH 2. SC Integrity and II. SC Integrityand Cohesion Cohesion (Skin Tape Stripping Biopsy) Qunatification ofthe 1. Serine proteases (in number of sequential situ zymography)D-squame tape 2. Desmoglein strippings required to (Western Blot)increase TEWL by 3. Corneodesmosome 20 g/m2 per hour (Western Blot) 4.B-glucocerebroside activity (WB) 5. Lipid processing (SEM) 3.Inflammation III. Inflammation (Blood SCORAD samples) Erythema,Immunoglobulin Edema/Papulation, E (IgE) Oozing/Crust, Mast cellExcoriatio, hyperactivity Lichenfication Dendritic cell signalingPsoriasis TEWL The same biomarkers Conductance or in AD but do NOTCapacitance include: Clinical Scores SC and epidermal on Eythema,protein Desquamation(flaking- Filaggrin (FLG) corneocyte Aquaporin(AQP3) counting of D- Protease activated Squame), receptor-2 (PAR-2)Lichenification, Caveolin-1 (cav-1) Skin Dryness (Pruritus SeverityIndex Score)- Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) ScoreSelf-reported Questionnaires Cutaneous Resonance Running Time (CRTT) onpsoriatic lesions by Revicometer RVM 600 SC Integrity and Cohesion TapeStripping Qunatification of the number of sequential D-squame tapestrippings required to increase TEWL by 20 g/m2 per hour Eczema SCORADThe same biomarkers Contact eczema TEWL in AD and also Allergic contactConductance or include: eczema Capacitance icidin Seborrheic Hand EczemaSeverity Expression of eczema Index antimicrobial Nummular (HECSI)peptides eczema Nottingham Eczema 1. Circulating NeurodermatitisSeverity LL-37 Stasis Score (NESS) corresponding dermatitis; toRetinoid- amino induced irritant acids dermatitis 134-170 of humancathelicidin Ichthyosis TEWL Biomarkers for Vulgaris Conductance orCutaneous Barrier Capacitance Function and Skin Dryness Homeostasis(Pruritus SC Integrity and Severity Index Cohesion (Skin Score) Biopsy)Tape Stripping but do NOT include: Qunatification of the SC andepidermal number of sequential protein D-squame tape Filaggrin (FLG)strippings required to Aquaporin (AQP3) increase TEWL by Proteaseactivated 20 g/m2 per hour receptor-2 (PAR-2) Caveolin-1 (cav-1)Xeroderma TEWL Biomarkers for (Abnormally Dry Conductance or I.Cutaneous Barrier Skin) Capacitance Function and Skin DrynessHomeostasis (Pruritus Severity I. SC Integrity and Index Score) Cohesion(Skin Tape Stripping Biopsy) Qunatification of the but do NOT include:number of sequential SC and epidermal D-squame tape protein strippingsrequired to Filaggrin (FLG) increase TEWL by Aquaporin (AQP3) 20 g/m2per hour Protease activated receptor-2 (PAR-2) Caveolin-1 (cav-1) OthersRosacea- Disease driven secondary skin issues (i.e. Vascular ulcers,diabetic foot ulcers)

Example 5 Viscosity Measurements

The viscosity of a fluid can be measured by many methods known to one ofskill in the art. Specifically, “The rheology handbook: for users ofrotational and oscillatory rheometers By Thomas G. Mezger” or ASTMstandards such as ASTM D3835-08, ASTM D2857-95, ASTM D2196-10, and ASTMD2983-09 instruct one of skill in the art on how to measure theviscosity of a fluid. Illustrative methods also include the followingmethods:

Method A

5 Overview

-   -   This protocol determines the viscosity (cP) on a Brookfield        Viscometer. This protocol can be performed on a wide variety of        formulations including but not limited to immediate effects        treatment, and perfector.

6 Background

-   -   The viscosity of formulation is critical to its performance and        its aesthetics. Furthermore a change in viscosity with time or        exposure to a stress condition is an important indicator of        formulation instability. As such, it is important to be able to        reproducibly and accurately evaluate formulation viscosity. The        following protocol can be used to determine the viscosity at        single shear rate of a formulation whose viscosity is between 50        and 300 Pas.

7 Materials

1. A full 2 oz to 8 oz jar containing formulation of interest

2. Brookfield DV-II+ Pro EXTRA Viscometer and RV-6 spindle.

3. Test requires ˜5 minutes per sample

8 Analytical Precautions

-   -   Clean the viscometer geometry prior to use    -   Insert the geometry to the appropriate depth in the center of        the sample container    -   Insure the container is stationary during the test

9 Protocol

7. 5.1 Preparing Equipment:

-   -   I. Turn on the Brookfield DV-II+Pro EXTRA Viscometer by pressing        a switch in the back of the instrument. Select “External Mode”        by pressing the up arrow on the instrument control panel.    -   II. Start the Rheocalc software, a shortcut to which can be        found on the desktop    -   III. Zero the viscometer by clicking the lightning symbol on the        dashboard tab (Instrument geometry should NOT be installed)    -   IV. Find RV-6 test geometry and clean with 50%/50% IPA/Mineral        Spirits mixture, then wipe dry    -   V. Insert RV-6 geometry by pulling the instrument geometry        holder sleeve up.    -   VI. Pick the test method by clicking Test tab, and opening        Hold0.5-RV6-081511.RCP method.

8. 5.2 Preparing Sample:

-   -   9.3 No special sample preparation is required other than doing a        visual inspection to ensure the sample appears uniform.

Perform Viscosity Measurement:

Insert the geometry into the 2 to 8 oz of sample under.

-   -   Insure that the geometry is inserted to the correct measuring        height as indicated by thin section in the rod of the geometry    -   Insure that the geometry is centered in the jar

Adjust the stand so as to keep the sample and the geometry in theappropriate relative position.

Click the small play button in the test tab to start the test

Name the data file appropriately and save the file to the appropriatelocation

Allow the test to run to completion, then save your data for lateranalysis

To test another sample:

-   -   Slide the sample stand out and remove the sample from the        instrument    -   Remove the geometry from the instrument and gently wipe down all        surfaces with 50% IPA, 50% Mineral Spirit mixture. Dry with a        lint free wipe.    -   Replace the geometry, return to test tab and start next test

VII. After finishing with the last test sample, clean geometry with 50%IPA, 50%

-   -   Mineral Spirit mixture, then wipe dry and place back in geometry        box.

10 Data Analysis

Open datafile (*.DB) and click the export button to obtain an excel filecontaining the data.

Locate the ViscometerPerfectorTemplate_JL-081511-v1-beta1.xlsx Exceltemplate for data analysis

Paste the data into the first sheet

Record the average viscosity and the standard deviation

Save the template as an electronic record with a new name thatreferences the analyzed sample.

-   -   1. Repeat analysis for each data set.        Method B

Overview

-   -   This protocol determines the viscosity (Pas) at 0.5 l/s, Shear        Thinning factor (Pa*s^2), and the strain rate of instability.        This protocol can be performed on a wide variety of formulations        including but not limited to immediate effects treatment, and        perfector, along with any other “cream” or “lotion”

Background

-   -   The viscosity of formulas and its change has been correlated to        stability of formulations. As such, it is important to be able        to reproducibly and accurately evaluate their viscosity        properties to be used as a predictive tool for stability of        Immediate Effects active prototypes. The following protocol can        be used to determine the viscosity, shear thinning factor, and        strain rate of instability.

Materials

4. >1 g Formulation of Interest

5. Bohlin CVO100 Rheometer mounted with 20 mm Parallel plate geometry

6. Test requires ˜12 minutes per sample

Analytical Precautions

Clean sides of the geometry are critical for accurate test results

Any deviations must be noted

Protocol

9. 5.1 Preparing Equipment:

VIII. Set up the Bohlin Rheometer

a. Turn on the instrument

b. Turn on the temperature controller

c. Start the Bohlin software

d. Load the viscosity stability test template

e. Make sure both the geometry and plate are clean

IX. Install the geometry

a. Zero the instrument and you are now ready to being testing.

-   -   X. For testing of multiple samples simply raise and clean the        geometry first with a dry wipe, then with a 50%/50% IPA/Mineral        Spirits mixture, then again with a dry wipe.        10. 5.2 Preparing Sample:    -   10.3 No special sample preparation is required other than doing        a visual inspection to ensure the sample appears uniform.        Perform the Viscosity Test    -   Place ˜1 g of mixed material onto the bottom plate in a mound        centered below the geometry    -   Lower the geometry to the correct gap (250 um)    -   Clean the excess material from the sides of the geometry using        the flat end of a spatula        -   Allow the test to run to completion, then save your data for            later analysis        -   To continue onto the next test, raise the geometry and            remove the sample from the instrument. Gently wipe down all            surfaces with 50% ipa/50% mineral spirits mixture. Dry with            a lint free wipe.        -   You are now ready to commence the next cure test

11.

12. VII. Data Analysis:

-   -   2. Locate the following Excel Template for the data analysis        ViscosityStabilityTemplate061411-v2    -   3. Paste the raw instrument data from the appropriate Bohlin        Viscometry Data File file into A:2 of sheet 1 (near the left        corner) of the excel document    -   4. Paste the sample name into A:1 of sheet 1 of the excel        document    -   5. Record the calculated “Viscosity (Pas) at 0.5 l/s” as        viscosity    -   6. Record the calculated “Shear Thinning factor (Pa*s^2)” as the        shear thinning factor    -   7. Record the calculated “Strain Rate of instability” as the        Strain Stability (Scale is out of 100)    -   8. Save the completed template as an electronic record with an        appropriate file name    -   9. Repeat steps 2 to 7 for remaining raw data

Example 6 Toxicity Studies

To date, the formulation, compositions, films and method of theinvention have been administered to approximately 200 subjects and noirritancy, allergy, or other usage problems have been identified.

Example 7 Evaluation of Clinical Efficiency for Post-Laser TreatmentRecovery Management: Post Treatment Management of Pigmented LesionRemoval

Following the laser application to a pigmented lesion [Q-switched 694 nmRuby laser, 6.5 mm spot treated, 4.0-4.5 J/cm²], the reactivereinforcing component was applied to the treatment site followed by thecrosslinking component, to form the film, as described above in Example2. The film was worn for 24 hours, removed and a new film was applied onthe subsequent day. This procedure was repeated for 3 consecutive days.The pigmented scab sloughed off with the film on the fourth day, leavinga repaired, unpigmented skin site. FIGS. 1a-1e are photographs of thepost-laser treated area post treatment (FIG. 3a ); 24 hourspost-treatment (FIG. 3b ); 24 hours post treatment and with applicationof the formulation to form film (FIG. 3c ); 72 hours post treatment, 48hours after application of the formulation to form film (FIG. 3d ); and80 hours after application of the formulation to form film the film isremoved and the pigmented lesion sloughs off with the film (FIG. 3e ).

Example 8 Evaluation of Clinical Efficiency for Management of Eczema

-   Objective: Use of Formulation on Subjects with Eczema-   Study Protocol:-   Panel: 3 women above the age of 40, self-reporting a diagnosis of    eczema by dermatologist.

In addition, each panelist must have one or more visible lesions ofeczema to participate in study.

-   Test Materials: Formulations of Step 1 (Treatment)+Step 2    (Perfector)-   Step 1: LPS033

Component Percent of No. Component Formulation (%) 1 Andsil VS10,00014.13 2 Andsil VS165,000 3.30 3 Andsil XL-11 6.92 4 Aerosil R8200 8.98 5PMX-1184 13.33 6 RM 2051 5.00 7 Water 48.01 8 Jeecide CAP-5 0.33

-   Step 2: LPS034:

Percent of Component Formulation No. Component INCI (%) 1 water Water28.50% 2 Jeecide CAP-5 Phenoxyethanol (and) 0.50% Caprylyl Glycol (and)Potassium Sorbate (and) Hexylene Glycol 3 Sodium Sodium Chloride 1.00%Chloride 4 Plantacare 818 Coco-glucoside 0.50% UP 5 Propylene PropyleneGlycol 20.00% Glycol 6 Glycerin Glycerin 4.00% 7 1,3-Butylene1,3-Butylene Glycol 10.00% Glycol 8 Dow 9011 Cyclopentasiloxane (and)10.00% Elastomer PEG-12 Dimethicone Blend Crosspolymer 9 Dow 9045Cyclopentasiloxane and 10.00% Elastomer Dimethicone Crosspolymer Blend10 KF-995 Cyclopentasiloxane 10.00% 11 Nylon 10-I2 Nylon-12 andIsopropyl 4.50% Titanium Triisostearate 12 Karstedt Platinum 1.00%CatalystStudy Endpoints:

Live and Photo evaluation of treatment site

Patient feedback

Pre-Study Visit: Screening, 20 minute visit:

Each panelist was asked to fill out a questionnaire required them toprovide personal information. The personal questions addressed medicalhistory, and current medications (topical or oral) for treating thespecific skin condition. The panelists were instructed to use theproduct on the designated areas continuously for two or three weeks andmake two additional 30 minute visits to the test site. Prior to leavingthe Pre-Study visit, the designated skin sites were photographed.

Study Protocol—14 days, 2-30 minute visits:

The skin lesions were determined at the Pre-study visit and each ofthese designated skin lesion sites were treated with the formulations(Step 1 and Step 2). Two of the three panelists were instructed to applythe formulation daily, minimally once a day, and repeating theapplication if the film was removed for the entire two week studyperiod. The third panelist was asked to continuously wear theformulation for the first week of the study, but then not use theformulation for the second week and then to resume treatment for thethird week. Each panelist documented the progression of their skincondition via daily photos to track the progression and changes of theirskin appearance.

At the 1 week and 2 week time points, the skin condition of eachpanelist was evaluated by the study coordinator. Each panelist reportedany irritation or changes in skin appearance as a result of the use ofthe formulation to the study coordinator. At each of these visits,photographs were taken of the designated test skin sites.

TABLE 1 Procedures for each day during the study period Visit 1Pre-Study Day Visit 2 Day Visit 3 Task: Visit 2-6 Day 7 8-13 Day 14Determine type of skin x diseases Determine Patient x QualificationDetermine Compliance x Recruitment Decision x Sign Consent/Rate Form xTake Picture During Visit x x x Take Picture and Email to x x StudyCoordinator Training of application of x Step 1 and Step 2 formulationsKit Distribution x Treatment Site x Determination Documentation ofirritation x x and other observations Kit Collection x Payment x xStudy Results:

At baseline, the panelists each had moderate eczema skin with dry, redpatches, peeling skin, and moderate itchy and burning sensation. Theindividualized results are described below.

Panelist Skin lesion/Treatment Site #1 lower right palm of the left handbetween the 3^(rd) and 4^(th), and 4^(th) and 5^(th) finger on the righthand #2 Area above the left eye 2^(nd) finger of the right hand #3Entire palm of the right hand

-   Panelist 1:

Baseline: Skin was raw, red, dry and itchy with patches of flaky andpeeling skin. 1^(st) week: use of formulation: The skin is lookingvisibly better within 24 hours. Specifically, the skin looked less dryand was not red. The itching went away completely. The formulationworked faster than expected; as it usually takes the hydrocortisonecreams a few days to take effect. For the palm area, panelist 1 appliedthe product 1-2 times per day. When panelist 1 returned for theevaluation by the study coordinator, she had the product on, and theskin was healed with no signs of redness, dryness, or peeling skin.

-   2^(nd) Week: withdrawal (no usage) of the formulation: The skin    condition deteriorated: the dryness and the itching returned. The    skin appeared red and had started to peel again.-   3^(4d) Week: use of formulation: Panelist self-reported that the    skin condition is improving again and the skin looks to be healing.    The dryness was gone and only one small spot of redness remained.    The panelist reported that the skin was no longer itchy either.-   Panelist 2:

Baseline: Skin was red, dry and itchy. Treatment sites: around eyes andfinger.

-   1st Week: The panelist returned with ashy and dry skin, and her skin    condition looked similar to baseline. However, the panelist reported    that she did not wear the product continuously and applied it only    once per day. Instead, if the film was removed, the formulation was    not reapplied immediately, thus resulting in large gaps between    treatment.-   2^(nd) Week: The panelist returned wearing the film formed from the    formulation. The panelist's skin looked visibly better and was of a    smooth texture and without redness. The panelist reported when the    formulation was used her skin was neither itchy nor irritated. The    panelist was instructed to continue treatment for another week with    minimal time lapse between treatment.-   Panelist 3:-   Baseline: Skin was red, raw looking, had dry white patches, and was    itchy, with visible patches of peeling skin.-   1^(st) Week: The panelist returned with formulation applied to her    skin. The film was peeling when she arrived for the appointment, but    when the film residues were brushed off, the study coordinator    confirmed that her skin was no longer peeling. She had applied the    product 2-3 times/day depending on her activities. Although she did    not note any visible difference with the product usage, she reported    that the itching has been reduced. Her skin looked less dry but    still slightly red. There were no signs of irritation from    formulation use, but the difference between one week of treatment    and baseline was not significant.-   2^(nd) Week: The panelist returned with formulation applied to her    skin. She had applied the product 2-3 times/day depending on her    activities. Her skin looked better with the redness gone and most of    the dry, peeling patches of skin healed. Again, the panelist    reported no itching.

CONCLUSION

The formulation reduced or resolved the symptoms of the eczema patientsinvolved in the study. Some of the benefits demonstrated by this studyinclude a quicker healing time as compared to the panelists' currenttreatment regime, a better skin aesthetic appearance, and reducedirritation. In conclusion, an occlusive film resulting from theapplication of the 2-step formulations provided the protective barrierto the diseased skin with the compromised barrier function, such as theskin of eczema patients.

EQUIVALENTS

Those skilled in the art will recognize, or be able to ascertain usingno more than routine experimentation, numerous equivalents to thespecific polypeptides, nucleic acids, methods, assays and reagentsdescribed herein. Such equivalents are considered to be within the scopeof this invention and are covered by the following claims.

We claim:
 1. A method for treating eczema in a subject in need thereof,comprising: applying to the skin of the subject a composition comprisinga) a reactive reinforcing component and b) a cross-linking component;wherein the reactive reinforcing component comprises a reactiveconstituent and a reinforcing constituent; wherein the reactiveconstituent comprises at least one organopolysiloxane ingredient offormula II and at least one hydride functionalized polysiloxaneingredient of formula III;

 wherein R^(1a′), R^(3a′), R^(4a′), R^(5a′), R^(6a′), R^(8a′), R^(9a′)and R^(10a′) are in each occurrence independently C₁₋₂₀ alkyl, C₂₋₂₀alkenyl, C₅₋₁₀ aryl, hydroxyl or C₁₋₂₀ alkoxyl; p and q are eachindependently an integer from between 10 and 6000; R^(1b), R^(2b),R^(3b), R^(6b), R^(7b) and R^(8b) are C₁₋₂₀ alkyl; R^(4b), R^(5b),R^(9b) and R^(10b) are in each independently selected from hydrogen,C₁₋₂₀alkyl, C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, C₅₋₁₀ aryl, hydroxyl or C₁₋₂₀alkoxyl, whereinat least two of R^(4b), R^(5b), R^(9b) and R^(10b) are hydrogen; and mand n are each independently an integer from between 10 and 6000;wherein the organopolysiloxane ingredient comprises at least one highviscosity organopolysiloxane and at least one low viscosityorganopolysiloxane, wherein said high viscosity organopolysiloxane has aviscosity of about 100,000 to about 500,000 cSt or cP at 25° C. and thelow viscosity organopolysiloxane has a viscosity of about 100 to about50,000 cSt or cP at 25° C.; wherein the high viscosityorganopolysiloxane is vinyl terminated; wherein the low viscosityorganopolysiloxane is vinyl terminated; and wherein said cross-linkingcomponent facilitates in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcingcomponent, such that a film is formed on skin, thereby treating eczemain the subject.
 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the film is used incombination with one or more additional therapeutic agents.
 3. Themethod of claim 1, wherein the reactive reinforcing component has aviscosity of about 50,000 to about 700,000 cSt or cP at 25° C.
 4. Themethod of claim 1, wherein the reactive reinforcing component has avinyl to functional hydride ratio of about 1:10 to about 1:100.
 5. Themethod of claim 1, wherein said high viscosity organopolvsiloxane has aviscosity of about 100,000 to about 175,000 cSt or cP at 25° C.
 6. Themethod of claim 1, wherein said low viscosity organopolvsiloxane has aviscosity of about 3,500 to about 20,000 cSt or cP at 25° C.
 7. Themethod of claim 1, wherein the crosslinking component comprises a metalcatalyst.
 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the film is on the skin forat least 1 hour.
 9. The method of claim 1, wherein the film is on theskin for at least 4 hours.
 10. The method of claim 1, wherein the filmis on the skin for at least 10 hours.
 11. The method of claim 1, whereinthe film is on the skin for at least 16 hours.
 12. The method of claim1, wherein the film is on the skin for at least 24 hours.
 13. The methodof claim 1, wherein the ratio of the viscosity of the high viscosityorganopolysiloxane to the viscosity of the low viscosityorganopolysiloxane is between 100 and
 1. 14. The method of claim 1,wherein the fractional weight of the high viscosity organopolysiloxaneto the viscosity of the low viscosity organopolysiloxane is between 0.1and 0.5.
 15. A method for treating eczema in a subject in need thereof,comprising: applying to the skin of the subject a composition comprisinga) a reactive reinforcing component wherein the reactive reinforcingcomponent comprises a reactive constituent and a reinforcingconstituent; wherein the reactive constituent comprises at least oneorganopolysiloxane ingredient of formula II and at least one hydridefunctionalized polysiloxane ingredient of formula III;

 wherein R^(1a′), R^(3a′), R^(4a′), R^(5a′), R^(6a′), R^(8a′), R^(9a′)and R^(10a′) are in each occurrence independently C₁₋₂₀ alkyl, C₂₋₂₀alkenyl, C₅₋₁₀ aryl, hydroxyl or C₁₋₂₀ alkoxyl; p and q are eachindependently an integer from between 10 and 6000; R^(1b), R^(2b),R^(3b), R^(6b), R^(7b) and R^(8b) are C₁₋₂₀ alkyl; R^(4b), R^(5b),R^(9b) and R^(10b) are in each independently selected from hydrogen,C₁₋₂₀alkyl, C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl, C₅₋₁₀ aryl, hydroxyl or C₁₋₂₀alkoxyl, whereinat least two of R^(4b), R^(5b), R^(9b) and R^(10b) are hydrogen; and mand n are each independently an integer from between 10 and 6000;wherein the organopolysiloxane ingredient comprises at least one highviscosity organopolysiloxane and at least one low viscosityorganopolysiloxane; wherein said high viscosity organopolysiloxane has aviscosity of about 100,000 to about 175,000 cSt or cP at 25° C. and thelow viscosity organopolysiloxane has a viscosity of about 3,500 to about20,000 cSt or cP at 25° C.; wherein the high viscosityorganopolysiloxane is vinyl terminated; wherein the low viscosityorganopolysiloxane is vinyl terminated; and wherein said reactivereinforcing component has a viscosity of about 50,000 to about 700,000cSt or cP at 25° C.; and b) a cross-linking component; wherein saidcross-linking component facilitates in situ cross-linking of thereactive reinforcing component, such that a film is formed on skin,thereby treating eczema in the subject.
 16. The method of claim 15,wherein said high viscosity organopolysiloxane comprises vinylterminated polydimethylsiloxane and the low viscosity organopolysiloxanecomprises vinyl terminated polydimethylsiloxane.
 17. The method of claim15, wherein the high viscosity organopolysiloxane has a weight percentof vinyl of about 0.01 to about 0.1 or a vinyl equivalent per kilogramof about 0.01 to about 0.02 or a combination of both and the lowviscosity organopolysiloxane has a weight percent of vinyl of about 0.01to about 0.3 or a vinyl equivalent per kilogram of about 0.01 to about0.1 or a combination of both.
 18. The method of claim 15, wherein saidhydride functionalized polysiloxane has a viscosity of about 5 to about11,000 cSt or cP at 25° C.
 19. The method of claim 15, wherein saidhydride functionalized polysiloxane has a percent SiH content of about 3to about 45% or a SiH content of about 0.5 to about 10 mmol/g or acombination of both.
 20. The method of claim 15, wherein said hydridefunctionalized polysiloxane is alkyl terminated.
 21. The method of claim15, wherein said hydride functionalized polysiloxane comprisestrimethylsiloxy terminated methylhydrosiloxane-dimethylsiloxanecopolymers.
 22. The method of claim 15, wherein said reactivereinforcing component has a vinyl organopolysiloxane to functionalhydride molar ratio of about 1:10 to about 1:100.
 23. The method ofclaim 15, wherein said reinforcing constituent is selected from thegroup consisting of optionally surface treated mica, zinc oxide,titanium dioxide, aluminum oxide, clay or silica.
 24. The method ofclaim 15, wherein the crosslinking component further comprises acatalyst that comprises about 0.005 to about 0.04% of the crosslinkingcomponent.
 25. A method for treating eczema in a subject in needthereof, comprising: applying to the skin of the subject a compositioncomprising about 3,500 to about 20,000 cSt or cP at 25° C.vinyl-terminated dimethylpolysiloxane; about 100,000 to about 175,000cSt or cP at 25° C. vinyl-terminated dimethylpolysiloxane;Alkyl-terminated silicon-hydride polysiloxane; andPlatinum-divinyltetramethyldisiloxane complex.
 26. A method for treatingeczema in a subject in need thereof, comprising: applying to the skin ofthe subject a composition comprising: about 10,000 cSt or cP at 25° C.vinyl-terminated dimethylpolysiloxane; about 165,000 cSt or cP at 25° C.vinyl-terminated dimethylpolysiloxane; Alkyl-terminated silicon-hydridepolysiloxane; and Platinum-divinyltetramethyldisiloxane complex, therebytreating eczema in the subject.